Tier 5 Standard

BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

📍 INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO., JAY, ME 04239🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-06-07
$30,000.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
298
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO., JAY, ME 04239 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-06-07.

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.

State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 1, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 19, 1993. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $30,000.00 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 $30,000 penalty assessed against BE&K Construction Company for a single

Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Unclassified
Penalty: $30,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 1, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY cited for?

BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,000.00. The inspection opened on 1993-06-07.

How much was BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $30,000.00 against BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in JAY, ME. Average per citation: $30,000.00.

Is BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BE&K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 6 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $30,000.00 is above the industry average.