Tier 2 Severe

BUILT-UP ROOFS, INC.

📍 1700 VENABLE ST, RICHMOND, VA 23219🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-03-19
$28,100.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
57/100
Risk Score
402
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUILT-UP ROOFS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1700 VENABLE ST, RICHMOND, VA 23219 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-03-19.

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 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 6 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 July 14, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 3, 1992. Of the 14 total citations, 14 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,100.00 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 $2,007.14 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Built-Up Roofs, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management, characterized by a staggering volume of willful violations that signaled a conscious disregard for employee welfare. The 1992 inspection resulted in a $28,100 penalty—an exceptionally high figure for the era—

Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(h)
Willful
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(h)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.50(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 06Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(04)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 06Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(25)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.28(a)
Willful
Penalty: $7,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 14, 1992Abated: ✓ 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 BUILT-UP ROOFS, INC. cited for?

BUILT-UP ROOFS, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,100.00. The inspection opened on 1992-03-19.

How much was BUILT-UP ROOFS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $28,100.00 against BUILT-UP ROOFS, INC. in RICHMOND, VA. Average per citation: $2,007.14.

Is BUILT-UP ROOFS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BUILT-UP ROOFS, 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $28,100.00 is above the industry average.