BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC. — a framing contractors facility located at 183 EAST WILLIAMS FIELD ROAD, GILBERT, AZ 85296 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-07-22.
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.
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 $35,500.00 is more than 9.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 12, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 18, 2006. Of the 10 total citations, 8 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,500.00 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 $3,550.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Black Diamond Framing, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of safety
This facility's $35,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,036.
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What OSHA violations was BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC. cited for?
BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,500.00. The inspection opened on 2005-07-22.
How much was BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,500.00 against BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC. in GILBERT, AZ. Average per citation: $3,550.00.
Is BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BLACK DIAMOND FRAMING, INC. has a risk score of 57 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $35,500.00 is above the industry average.