UTILX CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UTILX CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1400 BLOCK OF BELLAIRE, DENVER, CO 80220 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $75,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-03-10.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 9, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 14, 1999. 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 $18,787.50 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 record for Utilx Corporation’s Denver site reveals a catastrophic failure in excavation safety management, punctuated by a high-gravity Willful violation of 29 CFR 1926.652(
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What OSHA violations was UTILX CORPORATION cited for?
UTILX CORPORATION received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $75,150.00. The inspection opened on 1999-03-10.
How much was UTILX CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $75,150.00 against UTILX CORPORATION in DENVER, CO. Average per citation: $18,787.50.
Is UTILX CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UTILX CORPORATION has a risk score of 52 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $75,150.00 is above the industry average.