Tier 3 Elevated

AMERICAN ALPHA CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION BLDG., 313 CANAL ST., ANNAWAN, IL 61234🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-07-10
$170,100.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
42/100
Risk Score
337
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

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.

The enforcement record for American Alpha Construction, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management, characterized by a

Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 17, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 17, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 17, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 17, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(c)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 17, 2002Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.