BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at LOT # 23 WILCOXEN FARM PLACE, MANASSAS, VA 20111 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-07-14.
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 $2,500.00 is 31% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 83th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 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 12, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 15, 2006. Of the 2 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 $2,500.00 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.
This facility's $2,500 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,180.
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What OSHA violations was BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC cited for?
BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,500.00. The inspection opened on 2006-07-14.
How much was BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,500.00 against BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC in MANASSAS, VA. Average per citation: $1,250.00.
Is BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BREEDEN MECHANICAL, INC has a risk score of 16 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,500.00 is below the industry average.