SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY — a wired and wireless telecommunications (except satellite) facility located at 1925 NORTH 11TH STREET, MUSKOGEE, OK 74401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,020.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-08-05.
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 1.2 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.5 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,020.00 is more than 6.3× the national average of $3,202.96 for facilities in the Information sector (NAICS 517110). This sector encompasses 4,045 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $13.0M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 December 2, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 4, 2015. Of the 5 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 $20,020.00 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 $4,004.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY cited for?
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,020.00. The inspection opened on 2015-08-05.
How much was SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,020.00 against SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY in MUSKOGEE, OK. Average per citation: $4,004.00.
Is SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY has a risk score of 6 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 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) facilities is $3,202.96. This facility penalty of $20,020.00 is above the industry average.