BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 101 PICATTINEY AVE., WHITE SANDS MSL RGE, NM 88063 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $116,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-07-17.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $116,000.00 is more than 32.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 1 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 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 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 December 27, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 24, 2008. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $23,200.00 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 Balfour Beatty Construction at the White Sands Missile Range reveals a profound breakdown in
This facility's $116,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,591.
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What OSHA violations was BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC cited for?
BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $116,000.00. The inspection opened on 2007-07-17.
How much was BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $116,000.00 against BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC in WHITE SANDS MSL RGE, NM. Average per citation: $23,200.00.
Is BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC has a risk score of 60 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $116,000.00 is above the industry average.