SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED — a electric power distribution facility located at PORCUPINE SUBSTATION, WRIGHT, WY 82732 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,631.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-03-24.
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 $1,631.00 is 62% below 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 WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 81th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 March 28, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 28, 2003. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,631.00 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.
This facility's $1,631 penalty is higher than 56% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in WY. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,140.
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What OSHA violations was SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED cited for?
SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED received 7 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,631.00. The inspection opened on 2003-03-24.
How much was SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,631.00 against SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED in WRIGHT, WY. Average per citation: $233.00.
Is SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SCHULTE T A INCORPORATED has a risk score of 3 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 $1,631.00 is below the industry average.