Tier 5 Standard

SALT RIVER PROJECT

📍 N DIAMOND POINT CIR & E LAS SENDAS RD, MESA, AZ 85207🏭 Electric Power Distribution (NAICS 221122)📅 2008-11-10
$9,250.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
406
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SALT RIVER PROJECT — a electric power distribution facility located at N DIAMOND POINT CIR & E LAS SENDAS RD, MESA, AZ 85207 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-11-10.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $9,250.00 is more than 2.1× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.

State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 21, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 19, 2009. Of the 6 total citations, 4 (67%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,250.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (AZ)

This facility's $9,250 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,375.

$4,375
State Avg
$9,250
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.269(a)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Unclassified
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 13, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.269(l)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 13, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.269(a)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 21, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 230403 A
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 21, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.269(a)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2009Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.269(l)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2009Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SALT RIVER PROJECT cited for?

SALT RIVER PROJECT received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,250.00. The inspection opened on 2008-11-10.

How much was SALT RIVER PROJECT fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,250.00 against SALT RIVER PROJECT in MESA, AZ. Average per citation: $1,541.67.

Is SALT RIVER PROJECT a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SALT RIVER PROJECT has a risk score of 4 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $9,250.00 is above the industry average.