BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 102 22ND STREET, NORFOLK, NE 68701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-06-02.
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 $21,000.00 is more than 5.8× 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 NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 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 July 21, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 24, 2011. 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 cumulative penalty of $21,000.00 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 $7,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Bill Ross Construction, Inc. underscores a comprehensive breakdown in fall protection protocols, which
This facility's $21,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,422.
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What OSHA violations was BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-06-02.
How much was BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,000.00 against BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. in NORFOLK, NE. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BILL ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,000.00 is above the industry average.