BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at KLEIN ROAD, GULFPORT, MS 39503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $78,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-04-28.
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.
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 $78,100.00 is more than 21.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 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. 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 2, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 13, 2006. Of the 8 total citations, 8 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $78,100.00 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 $9,762.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
Big Warrior Corporation’s enforcement record reflects a profound breakdown in trenching and excavation safety protocols
This facility's $78,100 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,289.
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What OSHA violations was BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION cited for?
BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $78,100.00. The inspection opened on 2006-04-28.
How much was BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $78,100.00 against BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION in GULFPORT, MS. Average per citation: $9,762.50.
Is BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BIG WARRIOR CORPORATION has a risk score of 19 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $78,100.00 is above the industry average.