B&H CONSTRUCTION LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, B&H CONSTRUCTION LLC — a oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction facility located at 915 E 33RD ST, EDMOND, OK 73013 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $130,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-10-21.
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 $130,000.00 is more than 36.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 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. 3 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 April 17, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 2, 2025. 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 $32,500.00 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.
The enforcement profile for B&H Construction LLC reveals a high-gravity, systemic failure to manage fundamental excavation
This facility's $130,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237120 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,571.
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What OSHA violations was B&H CONSTRUCTION LLC cited for?
B&H CONSTRUCTION LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $130,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-10-21.
How much was B&H CONSTRUCTION LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $130,000.00 against B&H CONSTRUCTION LLC in EDMOND, OK. Average per citation: $32,500.00.
Is B&H CONSTRUCTION LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, B&H CONSTRUCTION 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 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $130,000.00 is above the industry average.