ARROW PLUMBING, LLC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARROW PLUMBING, LLC. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 1705 SE AA HIGHWAY, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $163,058.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-08-20.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $163,058.00 is more than 45.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 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. 2 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 February 12, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 11, 2021. 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 per-citation average of $40,764.50 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.
Arrow Plumbing, LLC’s enforcement record reflects a profound and systemic failure to manage the high-risk environment
This facility's $163,058 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,813.
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What OSHA violations was ARROW PLUMBING, LLC. cited for?
ARROW PLUMBING, LLC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $163,058.00. The inspection opened on 2020-08-20.
How much was ARROW PLUMBING, LLC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $163,058.00 against ARROW PLUMBING, LLC. in BLUE SPRINGS, MO. Average per citation: $40,764.50.
Is ARROW PLUMBING, LLC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ARROW PLUMBING, LLC. has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $163,058.00 is above the industry average.