AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC — a structural steel and precast concrete contractors facility located at 1 BLACHLEY ROAD, STAMFORD, CT 06902 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $51,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-10-25.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $51,700.00 is more than 14.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 6, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2012. 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 $25,850.00 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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This facility's $51,700 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238120 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,366.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC cited for?
AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $51,700.00. The inspection opened on 2011-10-25.
How much was AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $51,700.00 against AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC in STAMFORD, CT. Average per citation: $25,850.00.
Is AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN BUILDING, LLC has a risk score of 46 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $51,700.00 is above the industry average.