BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE — a other construction material merchant wholesalers facility located at 4600 LOIS DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99518 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $132,205.40. The inspection case was opened on 2019-12-23.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $132,205.40 is more than 25.5× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423390). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within AK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 13,118 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,612.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 5, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 10, 2020. Of the 4 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 $33,051.35 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 record for this Builders First Source facility reveals a profound breakdown in mechanical safeguarding protocols, specifically regarding point
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What OSHA violations was BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE cited for?
BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $132,205.40. The inspection opened on 2019-12-23.
How much was BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $132,205.40 against BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE in ANCHORAGE, AK. Average per citation: $33,051.35.
Is BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $132,205.40 is above the industry average.