BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO. — a new housing for-sale builders facility located at LOT 130 CEDAR HILL RD., ST MARYS, GA 31558 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-01-05.
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.
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 $5,000.00 is 39% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236117). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 82th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 3, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 13, 2005. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,000.00 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.
This facility's $5,000 penalty is higher than 62% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236117 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,534.
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What OSHA violations was BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO. cited for?
BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,000.00. The inspection opened on 2005-01-05.
How much was BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,000.00 against BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO. in ST MARYS, GA. Average per citation: $1,666.67.
Is BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BENT PINE CONSTRUCTION CO. has a risk score of 2 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 New Housing For-Sale Builders facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $5,000.00 is above the industry average.