3-V CONSTRUCTION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 3-V CONSTRUCTION — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at # 14 MT. PLEASANT, FREDERIKSTED, VI 00823 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-09-22.
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 $30,600.00 is more than 8.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 10, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 28, 1999. Of the 12 total citations, 10 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $30,600.00 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 $2,550.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for 3-V Construction reveals a deeply problematic safety culture characterized by systemic negligence and the
This facility's $30,600 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,677.
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What OSHA violations was 3-V CONSTRUCTION cited for?
3-V CONSTRUCTION received 12 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,600.00. The inspection opened on 1999-09-22.
How much was 3-V CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,600.00 against 3-V CONSTRUCTION in FREDERIKSTED, VI. Average per citation: $2,550.00.
Is 3-V CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 3-V CONSTRUCTION has a risk score of 37 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $30,600.00 is above the industry average.