Tier 5 Standard

96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC

📍 1066 COUNTY HWY 10, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432🏭 Framing Contractors (NAICS 238130)📅 2018-02-27
$38,500.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
23/100
Risk Score
377
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC — a framing contractors facility located at 1066 COUNTY HWY 10, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-02-27.

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 $38,500.00 is more than 10.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 March 14, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2018. Of the 2 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 $19,250.00 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 record for DDG Construction Services Inc. underscores a persistent and systemic failure to manage fall

Industry Benchmark (MN)

This facility's $38,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,679.

$1,679
State Avg
$38,500
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $38,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 14, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 14, 2018Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was 96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC cited for?

96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,500.00. The inspection opened on 2018-02-27.

How much was 96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $38,500.00 against 96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Average per citation: $19,250.00.

Is 96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, 96944 - DDG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC has a risk score of 23 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 Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $38,500.00 is above the industry average.