B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at INTERSECTION OF SYKES AVE. & ROUTE 5, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT 05001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $64,768.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-09-03.
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 $64,768.00 is more than 17.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 15, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 21, 2020. 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 per-citation average of $32,384.00 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 record for B.U.R. Construction, LLC, stemming from its White River
This facility's $64,768 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,776.
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What OSHA violations was B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC cited for?
B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $64,768.00. The inspection opened on 2020-09-03.
How much was B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $64,768.00 against B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC in WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT. Average per citation: $32,384.00.
Is B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, B.U.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC has a risk score of 13 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $64,768.00 is above the industry average.