60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at CORNER OF NEWTOWN PIKE AND NEWTOWN CIRCLE, LEXINGTON, KY 40511 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $89,275.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-05-23.
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 $89,275.00 is more than 24.7× 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 KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 15, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 21, 2019. 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 $22,318.75 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 L-M Asphalt Partners Ltd. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management systems, characterized
This facility's $89,275 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,546.
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What OSHA violations was 60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD cited for?
60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $89,275.00. The inspection opened on 2019-05-23.
How much was 60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $89,275.00 against 60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD in LEXINGTON, KY. Average per citation: $22,318.75.
Is 60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 60844 - L-M ASPHALT PARTNERS LTD has a risk score of 34 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $89,275.00 is above the industry average.