Tier 2 Severe

BILIN CONSTRUCTION LLC

📍 5631 APPLE CREEK DRIVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504🏭 Construction (NAICS 238160)📅 2025-05-12
$58,448.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
62/100
Risk Score
391
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BILIN CONSTRUCTION LLC — a construction facility located at 5631 APPLE CREEK DRIVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,448.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-05-12.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $58,448.00 is more than 16.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 18, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 23, 2025. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $19,482.67 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 enforcement record for Bilin Construction LLC reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management, characterized by a blatant disregard for life-saving fall protection protocols. The issuance of a Willful violation under 1926.50

Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $39,723.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 18, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Repeat
Penalty: $11,916.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 18, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Repeat
Penalty: $6,809.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 18, 2025Abated: Pending
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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