Tier 2 Severe

BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC

📍 320 W. SUPERSTITION BLVD., APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85201🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-10-19
$4,500.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
37/100
Risk Score
359
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 320 W. SUPERSTITION BLVD., APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-10-19.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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. 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 19, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 23, 1994. 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 total proposed penalty of $4,500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 19, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(01)
Excavation & Trenching
Serious
Penalty: $250.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 19, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $250.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 19, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 19, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(08)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 19, 1994Abated: ✓ 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 BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC cited for?

BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,500.00. The inspection opened on 1994-10-19.

How much was BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,500.00 against BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC in APACHE JUNCTION, AZ. Average per citation: $900.00.

Is BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BEN RIGGS BUILDERS MASONRY INC has a risk score of 37 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $4,500.00 is above the industry average.