Tier 4 Systematic

W C S INC.

📍 1505 E. BURLINGTON, FORT MORGAN, CO 80701🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-06-16
$5,460.00
Total Penalties
20
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
295
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, W C S INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1505 E. BURLINGTON, FORT MORGAN, CO 80701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,460.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-06-16.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 86th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 14, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 16, 1999. Of the 20 total citations, 13 (65%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,460.00 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 — 20 Citations
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(01)
Stairway Safety
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(02)
Stairway Safety
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(h)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $560.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $560.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 14, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
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 W C S INC. cited for?

W C S INC. received 20 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,460.00. The inspection opened on 1998-06-16.

How much was W C S INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,460.00 against W C S INC. in FORT MORGAN, CO. Average per citation: $273.00.

Is W C S INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, W C S INC. has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $5,460.00 is above the industry average.