AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. — a roofing, siding, and insulation material merchant wholesalers facility located at 1580 EARL L CORE ROAD, MORGANTOWN, WV 26505 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-07-28.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $31,000.00 is more than 6.0× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423330). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
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 January 20, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $31,000.00 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 action at this facility underscores a critical breakdown in life-safety management, specifically regarding the
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. cited for?
AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,000.00. The inspection opened on 2021-07-28.
How much was AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,000.00 against AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. in MORGANTOWN, WV. Average per citation: $31,000.00.
Is AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. has a risk score of 21 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 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $31,000.00 is above the industry average.