317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 4921 DAKOTA CT SE, SALEM, OR 97302 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $133,092.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-07-11.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $133,092.00 is more than 36.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within OR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 104,887 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $770.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 September 11, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2024. Of the 4 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 per-citation average of $33,273.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for Always On Top Construction Inc. reveals a critical, systemic disregard for fundamental fall
This facility's $133,092 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in OR. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,834.
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What OSHA violations was 317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC cited for?
317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $133,092.00. The inspection opened on 2024-07-11.
How much was 317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $133,092.00 against 317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC in SALEM, OR. Average per citation: $33,273.00.
Is 317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 317737151 - ALWAYS ON TOP CONSTRUCTION INC has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $133,092.00 is above the industry average.