Tier 5 Standard

BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC

📍 1529 SMALL FARMS DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2021-10-04
$5,000.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC — a roofing contractors facility located at 1529 SMALL FARMS DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 — 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 2021-10-04.

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 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 November 2, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 8, 2021. 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 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.

Industry Benchmark (MD)

This facility's $5,000 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,771.

$2,771
State Avg
$5,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,400.00Gravity: 7Issued: November 2, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Repeat
Penalty: $3,200.00Gravity: 8Issued: November 2, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Repeat
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 2, 2021Abated: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC cited for?

BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,000.00. The inspection opened on 2021-10-04.

How much was BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,000.00 against BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC in WESTMINSTER, MD. Average per citation: $1,666.67.

Is BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BIRD LAND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC has a risk score of 17 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 $5,000.00 is above the industry average.