VISION AIR HVAC INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VISION AIR HVAC INC — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 1050 35TH LN, PUEBLO, CO 81006 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $113,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-21.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $113,000.00 is more than 17.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 February 8, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 28, 2023. Of the 3 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 $37,666.67 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 Vision Air HVAC Inc. reflects a critical breakdown in fall protection management, characterized by high
This facility's $113,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,195.
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What OSHA violations was VISION AIR HVAC INC cited for?
VISION AIR HVAC INC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $113,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-11-21.
How much was VISION AIR HVAC INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $113,000.00 against VISION AIR HVAC INC in PUEBLO, CO. Average per citation: $37,666.67.
Is VISION AIR HVAC INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VISION AIR HVAC INC has a risk score of 38 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 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $113,000.00 is above the industry average.