SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 4707 E JOHNSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR 72401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $218,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-12-13.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $218,000.00 is more than 60.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 3 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 June 9, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 19, 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 $218,000.00 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 $15,571.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Southern Diversified Technologies Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in trenching and excavation safety
This facility's $218,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,407.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC cited for?
SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC received 14 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $218,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-12-13.
How much was SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $218,000.00 against SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC in JONESBORO, AR. Average per citation: $15,571.43.
Is SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $218,000.00 is above the industry average.