63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC — a industrial building construction facility located at 5701 HWY US 127, HATTON, KY 40601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-15.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $23,100.00 is more than 6.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236210). 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 98th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 June 18, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 24, 2021. Of the 1 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 $23,100.00 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 2021 inspection of Buzick Construction Inc. highlights a critical failure in the most
This facility's $23,100 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236210 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,772.
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What OSHA violations was 63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC cited for?
63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,100.00. The inspection opened on 2021-04-15.
How much was 63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,100.00 against 63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC in HATTON, KY. Average per citation: $23,100.00.
Is 63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 63682 - BUZICK CONSTRUCTION INC has a risk score of 19 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industrial Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $23,100.00 is above the industry average.