ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC — a site preparation contractors facility located at IN FRONT OF 25344 ROAD 395, HARBESON, DE 19951 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,853.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-12-02.
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 $18,853.00 is more than 5.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 May 27, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 24, 2022. 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 cumulative penalty of $18,853.00 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 $4,713.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $18,853 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,339.
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What OSHA violations was ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC cited for?
ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,853.00. The inspection opened on 2021-12-02.
How much was ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,853.00 against ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC in HARBESON, DE. Average per citation: $4,713.25.
Is ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ACCUTRENCH CONTRACTING LLC has a risk score of 5 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $18,853.00 is above the industry average.