BUILD TECH LTD
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUILD TECH LTD — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 607 E SECOND AVE, FLINT, MI 48502 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-09-12.
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 $40,000.00 is more than 11.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
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 November 10, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 13, 2008. 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 per-citation average of $20,000.00 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 Build Tech Ltd underscores a profound disregard for the most lethal hazard in the construction industry:
This facility's $40,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,231.
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What OSHA violations was BUILD TECH LTD cited for?
BUILD TECH LTD received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-09-12.
How much was BUILD TECH LTD fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,000.00 against BUILD TECH LTD in FLINT, MI. Average per citation: $20,000.00.
Is BUILD TECH LTD a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BUILD TECH LTD has a risk score of 44 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $40,000.00 is above the industry average.