Tier 4 Systematic

BUILDERS SQUARE

📍 14800 DIX TOLEDO RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-05-14
$4,809.00
Total Penalties
22
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
315
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUILDERS SQUARE — a industry sector 00 facility located at 14800 DIX TOLEDO RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,809.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-05-14.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 14 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 18, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 19, 1999. Of the 22 total citations, 15 (68%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,809.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 22 Citations
29 CFR 4081.2714(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 18, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2730(06)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 18, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2167(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 9, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2154(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 9, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.11(c)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 18, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.11(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 18, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.3312(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,400.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 18, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.15(01)
Serious
Penalty: $262.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.213(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.731(01)
Serious
Penalty: $490.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2166(a)
Serious
Penalty: $367.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2770
Serious
Penalty: $490.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.231(06)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.220(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.835(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1998Abated: ✓ 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 BUILDERS SQUARE cited for?

BUILDERS SQUARE received 22 citation(s) covering 14 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,809.00. The inspection opened on 1998-05-14.

How much was BUILDERS SQUARE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,809.00 against BUILDERS SQUARE in SOUTHGATE, MI. Average per citation: $218.59.

Is BUILDERS SQUARE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BUILDERS SQUARE has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $4,809.00 is above the industry average.