Tier 5 Standard

AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED

📍 3210 WATLING STREET, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312🏭 Site Preparation Contractors (NAICS 238910)📅 2013-04-18
$9,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
368
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED — a site preparation contractors facility located at 3210 WATLING STREET, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-04-18.

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 $9,000.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 2, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 7, 2013. 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 total proposed penalty of $9,000.00 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 (IN)

This facility's $9,000 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,299.

$3,299
State Avg
$9,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 2200.801(01sec 2)
Serious
Penalty: $4,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 2, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $4,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 2, 2013Abated: 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 AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED cited for?

AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-04-18.

How much was AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,000.00 against AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED in EAST CHICAGO, IN. Average per citation: $4,500.00.

Is AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AMEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $9,000.00 is above the industry average.