Tier 1 Critical

C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION

📍 245 MEADOWLANDS BOULEVARD, WASHINGTON, PA 15301🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2009-08-17
$539,000.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
75/100
Risk Score
381
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION — a roofing contractors facility located at 245 MEADOWLANDS BOULEVARD, WASHINGTON, PA 15301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $539,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-08-17.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 $539,000.00 is more than 149.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 February 3, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 8, 2010. Of the 11 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 $49,000.00 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 C. A. Franc Construction represents an egregious example of intentional non-compliance within

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $539,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,841.

$5,841
State Avg
$539,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(02)
Fall Protection Training
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $49,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 3, 2010Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION cited for?

C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION received 11 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $539,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-08-17.

How much was C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $539,000.00 against C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION in WASHINGTON, PA. Average per citation: $49,000.00.

Is C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, C. A. FRANC CONSTRUCTION has a risk score of 75 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $539,000.00 is above the industry average.