Tier 5 Standard

APEX COMPANIES, LLC

📍 1572 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY SAM'S CLUB, DOVER, DE 19901🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2016-01-22
$8,400.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
375
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, APEX COMPANIES, LLC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 1572 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY SAM'S CLUB, DOVER, DE 19901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-01-22.

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 $8,400.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 July 19, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 3 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 $8,400.00 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 (DE)

This facility's $8,400 penalty is higher than 61% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,087.

$13,087
State Avg
$8,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(07)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 19, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1051(a)
Stairways (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 19, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1203(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 19, 2016Abated: 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 APEX COMPANIES, LLC cited for?

APEX COMPANIES, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,400.00. The inspection opened on 2016-01-22.

How much was APEX COMPANIES, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,400.00 against APEX COMPANIES, LLC in DOVER, DE. Average per citation: $2,800.00.

Is APEX COMPANIES, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, APEX COMPANIES, LLC 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $8,400.00 is above the industry average.