WITT PLUMBING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WITT PLUMBING, INC. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 1030 SOUTHERN HILLS DR., HASTINGS, NE 68901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $78,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-01-17.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $78,500.00 is more than 21.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 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 June 20, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 9, 2013. Of the 6 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 $78,500.00 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 $13,083.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Witt Plumbing, Inc. revealed a profound systemic breakdown in trenching and excavation safety,
This facility's $78,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,365.
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What OSHA violations was WITT PLUMBING, INC. cited for?
WITT PLUMBING, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $78,500.00. The inspection opened on 2013-01-17.
How much was WITT PLUMBING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $78,500.00 against WITT PLUMBING, INC. in HASTINGS, NE. Average per citation: $13,083.33.
Is WITT PLUMBING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WITT PLUMBING, INC. has a risk score of 53 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $78,500.00 is above the industry average.