STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC. — a construction machinery manufacturing facility located at 1816 E. WASP RD., HUTCHINSON, KS 67501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,160.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-02-04.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,160.00 is more than 3.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333120). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 April 14, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 8, 2015. Of the 11 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 $20,160.00 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 $1,832.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Straightline HDD, Inc. revealed a systemic failure to implement foundational safety programs,
This facility's $20,160 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333120 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,887.
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What OSHA violations was STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC. cited for?
STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,160.00. The inspection opened on 2015-02-04.
How much was STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,160.00 against STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC. in HUTCHINSON, KS. Average per citation: $1,832.73.
Is STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STRAIGHTLINE HDD, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Construction Machinery Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $20,160.00 is above the industry average.