SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA — a power and communication line and related structures construction facility located at 1033 FIRST STREET, COSMOPOLIS, WA 98537 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-06-30.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,600.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 July 14, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 30, 2011. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,600.00 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 $3,600 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237130 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,817.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA cited for?
SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,600.00. The inspection opened on 2011-06-30.
How much was SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,600.00 against SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA in COSMOPOLIS, WA. Average per citation: $1,800.00.
Is SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING INCORPORA has a risk score of 1 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 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,600.00 is below the industry average.