BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION INC. — a framing contractors facility located at CHOPIN DRIVE, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,552.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-04-05.
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.
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 $34,552.00 is more than 9.6× 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 DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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 August 17, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 6, 2018. 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 per-citation average of $17,276.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Brutus Construction Inc. underscores a profound and documented indifference toward
This facility's $34,552 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,658.
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What OSHA violations was BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?
BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,552.00. The inspection opened on 2018-04-05.
How much was BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,552.00 against BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION INC. in MIDDLETOWN, DE. Average per citation: $17,276.00.
Is BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION 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 $34,552.00 is above the industry average.