Dawson Construction Safety Record
Ketchikan, AK · Construction
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 04/14/2023
According to OSHA enforcement records, Dawson Construction in Ketchikan, Alaska has 51 workplace safety violations across 23 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $23,368 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2023.
About This Safety Record
Dawson Construction in Ketchikan, Alaska has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other construction employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
15 of the 51 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
All-time record: 51 violations, $23,368 in penalties across 23 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Alaska
Workers injured on the job in Alaska may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 2 years from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 30 days
- Statute: Alaska Stat. § 23.30.001 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Alaska, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Dawson Construction in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2023 | Programmed Related? | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | $6,026 |
| 04/14/2023 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | $4,687 |
| 06/11/2014 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 0 | $0 |
| 02/24/2004 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 2 | $700 |
| 04/09/2003 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 2 | $375 |
| 04/04/2000 | Programmed Related? | Ketchikan, AK | 2 | $0 |
| 04/04/2000 | Programmed Related? | Ketchikan, AK | 0 | $0 |
| 05/21/1998 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | $0 |
| 03/19/1996 | Referral? | Ketchikan, AK | 7 | $6,650 |
| 02/15/1995 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 7 | $4,000 |
| 01/10/1994 | Referral? | Ketchikan, AK | 0 | $0 |
| 01/25/1993 | Follow-Up? | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | $0 |
| 09/02/1992 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 8 | $0 |
| 06/06/1988 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | $0 |
| 12/04/1987 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | $0 |
| 10/01/1987 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 2 | $100 |
| 06/17/1987 | Referral? | Ketchikan, AK | 5 | $600 |
| 02/24/1986 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 0 | $0 |
| 02/21/1986 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 0 | $0 |
| 04/13/1983 | Complaint? | Ketchikan, AK | 3 | $120 |
| 01/28/1983 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 0 | $0 |
| 03/31/1977 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | $0 |
| 05/09/1973 | Planned? | Ketchikan, AK | 6 | $110 |
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