Tier 5 Standard

SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC

📍 2525 N 27TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009🏭 Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (NAICS 532412)📅 2018-10-03
$2,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
393
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC — a construction, mining, and forestry machinery and equipment rental and leasing facility located at 2525 N 27TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-03.

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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,000.00 is 37% below the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 532412). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.

State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 86th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 29, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 2019. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $2,000.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.244(a)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 29, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 29, 2019Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC cited for?

SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,000.00. The inspection opened on 2018-10-03.

How much was SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,000.00 against SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC in PHOENIX, AZ. Average per citation: $1,000.00.

Is SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC 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 Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $2,000.00 is below the industry average.