SUNROC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUNROC — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at DIXIE DRIVE, ST GEORGE, UT 84770 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-02-29.
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 $25,000.00 is more than 6.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 7, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 12, 2012. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $25,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Sunroc's St. George facility underscores a critical breakdown in excavation safety protocols, specifically regarding the "competent person" requirements under 29 CFR 1926.0
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in UT. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,358.
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What OSHA violations was SUNROC cited for?
SUNROC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-02-29.
How much was SUNROC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against SUNROC in ST GEORGE, UT. Average per citation: $25,000.00.
Is SUNROC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUNROC has a risk score of 20 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.