Tier 2 Severe

BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 500 FT. N. OF NUCKOLS RD & WYNDHAM FOREST DR., GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-03-05
$12,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
38/100
Risk Score
321
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 500 FT. N. OF NUCKOLS RD & WYNDHAM FOREST DR., GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-03-05.

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.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th 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: 2 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 May 15, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 20, 1997. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,000.00 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 $6,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $12,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 15, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 15, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
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 BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,000.00. The inspection opened on 1997-03-05.

How much was BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,000.00 against BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC. in GLEN ALLEN, VA. Average per citation: $6,000.00.

Is BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BROWNING CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 38 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $12,000.00 is above the industry average.