SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC. — a industrial launderers facility located at 499 PROSPERITY WAY, NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD 57049 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,062.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-11-02.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,062.00 is more than 9.8× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812332). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 November 18, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 31, 2024. Of the 14 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,062.00 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 $2,004.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Sioux Laundry, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to manage high-energy hazards and
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What OSHA violations was SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC. cited for?
SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,062.00. The inspection opened on 2023-11-02.
How much was SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,062.00 against SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC. in NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD. Average per citation: $2,004.43.
Is SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SIOUX LAUNDRY, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 Industrial Launderers facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $28,062.00 is above the industry average.