3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at DAPHNE BRIDGE I-10, DAPHNE, AL 36526 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-10-23.
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.
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 $20,000.00 is more than 5.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 March 1, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 2004. Of the 18 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 $20,000.00 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 $1,111.11 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for 3-D’S Bridge Painting Corp. reveals a pervasive and systemic
This facility's $20,000 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,311.
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What OSHA violations was 3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP. cited for?
3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP. received 18 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-10-23.
How much was 3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,000.00 against 3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP. in DAPHNE, AL. Average per citation: $1,111.11.
Is 3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 3-D'S BRIDGE PAINTING CORP. has a risk score of 23 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,000.00 is above the industry average.