SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2300 CASINO DRIVE, LAUGHLIN, NV 89029 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 186 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,319.00. The inspection case was opened on 1988-07-20.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 186 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 9 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 5 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 23, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 9, 1989. Of the 186 total citations, 14 (8%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,319.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $152.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION cited for?
SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION received 186 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,319.00. The inspection opened on 1988-07-20.
How much was SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,319.00 against SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in LAUGHLIN, NV. Average per citation: $152.25.
Is SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION has a risk score of 45 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $28,319.00 is above the industry average.