Tier 4 Systematic

WESTERN ERECTORS INC

📍 HERCULES WEST, MAGNA, UT 84044🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1984-07-10
$4,570.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
318
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WESTERN ERECTORS INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at HERCULES WEST, MAGNA, UT 84044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,570.00. The inspection case was opened on 1984-07-10.

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 UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 8 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 July 12, 1984 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 1, 1984. 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 total proposed penalty of $4,570.00 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 — 14 Citations
29 CFR 3590.50(1)
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON002801
Serious
Penalty: $810.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON07500202
Serious
Penalty: $810.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON00500401
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON005006
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON040106
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 1, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON002801
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON010001
Serious
Penalty: $720.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON04510908
Serious
Penalty: $810.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON04000803
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON0400080300001
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON04000803 2
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON0400080300003
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CON040103
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 18, 1984Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WESTERN ERECTORS INC cited for?

WESTERN ERECTORS INC received 14 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,570.00. The inspection opened on 1984-07-10.

How much was WESTERN ERECTORS INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,570.00 against WESTERN ERECTORS INC in MAGNA, UT. Average per citation: $326.43.

Is WESTERN ERECTORS INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WESTERN ERECTORS INC has a risk score of 17 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 $4,570.00 is above the industry average.