AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION BLDG., 313 CANAL ST., ANNAWAN, IL 61234 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $170,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-07-10.
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.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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 December 17, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 23, 2002. Of the 5 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 $34,020.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $170,100.00. The inspection opened on 2002-07-10.
How much was AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $170,100.00 against AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC. in ANNAWAN, IL. Average per citation: $34,020.00.
Is AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN ALPHA 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $170,100.00 is above the industry average.