According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. — a manufacturing facility located at 25055 ALLIANCE DRIVE, CLAREMORE, OK 74019 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $158,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-21.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $158,000.00 is more than 24.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332812). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.6 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 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 October 5, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 11, 2024. Of the 14 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 $158,000.00 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 $11,285.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Valmont Industries’ Claremore facility reveals a deeply concerning pattern
Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(03)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $7,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 5, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $9,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $9,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.179(k)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(02)
Slings Safety
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $9,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(03)
Repeat
Penalty: $95,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 10, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14)
Slings Safety
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 10, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(01)
Slings Safety
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 10, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 10, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 10, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(a)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 10, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(05)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 10, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(07)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 1Issued: September 10, 2024Abated: 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.