TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 25 LAKELAND DR. LAKELAND GOLF COURSE NEAR THE PUMP HOUSE, QUECHEE, VT 05059 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $71,269.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-09-09.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $71,269.00 is more than 16.5× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 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 February 23, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 10, 2022. Of the 4 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 $17,817.25 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 Tanto Irrigation, LLC, underscores a profound disregard for trenching and excavation safety, specifically regarding the catastrophic risk of cave-ins. The citation for 1926.652(a)(1), carrying a substantial $65,535 penalty, indicates a Willful classification, signaling that the employer either acted with intentional disregard for OSHA requirements or demonstrated plain indifference to worker safety. For the employees on-site, this meant working in unprotected excavations where the lack of shoring, shielding, or sloping created an immediate life-threatening environment. The gravity of these
This facility's $71,269 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,355.
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What OSHA violations was TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC cited for?
TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $71,269.00. The inspection opened on 2021-09-09.
How much was TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $71,269.00 against TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC in QUECHEE, VT. Average per citation: $17,817.25.
Is TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TANTO IRRIGATION, LLC has a risk score of 16 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 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $71,269.00 is above the industry average.