Tier 5 Standard

AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP

📍 838 J ST, EUREKA, CA 95501🏭 Masonry Contractors (NAICS 238140)📅 2003-05-22
$1,530.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
386
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP — a masonry contractors facility located at 838 J ST, EUREKA, CA 95501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,530.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-05-22.

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 $1,530.00 is 58% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 68th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 10, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 10, 2003. 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 total proposed penalty of $1,530.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $1,530 penalty is higher than 56% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,257.

$3,257
State Avg
$1,530
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
OSHA Std. 1644 A06
Serious
Penalty: $90.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 10, 2003Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 1644 A07
Serious
Penalty: $1,350.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 10, 2003Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 1646 A
Serious
Penalty: $90.00Gravity: 02Issued: November 10, 2003Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 1637 K01
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 10, 2003Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP cited for?

AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP received 4 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,530.00. The inspection opened on 2003-05-22.

How much was AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,530.00 against AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP in EUREKA, CA. Average per citation: $382.50.

Is AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN CLEAN SWEEP has a risk score of 2 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 Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $1,530.00 is below the industry average.