Tier 3 Elevated

BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.

📍 3276 BUFORD DRIVE, BUFORD, GA 30519🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-10-27
$111,825.00
Total Penalties
27
Citations
60/100
Risk Score
354
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3276 BUFORD DRIVE, BUFORD, GA 30519 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $111,825.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-10-27.

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.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 3 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 February 29, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 24, 2000. Of the 27 total citations, 15 (56%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $111,825.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $4,141.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1999 inspection of Beers Construction Group, Inc. revealed a profoundly deficient safety culture characterized

Citation Matrix — 27 Citations
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(02)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.503(c)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(09)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.25(a)
Repeat
Penalty: $7,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.34(c)
Repeat
Penalty: $7,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.701(b)
Repeat
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(06)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 29, 2000Abated: ✓ 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 BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. cited for?

BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. received 27 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $111,825.00. The inspection opened on 1999-10-27.

How much was BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $111,825.00 against BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. in BUFORD, GA. Average per citation: $4,141.67.

Is BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BEERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 60 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $111,825.00 is above the industry average.