Tier 2 Severe

CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC.

📍 306 EAST ANNANDALE ROAD, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-03-12
$16,900.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
41/100
Risk Score
338
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 306 EAST ANNANDALE ROAD, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-03-12.

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.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 17, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 6, 1993. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $16,900.00 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 $2,816.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: June 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: June 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: June 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: June 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: June 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. ARM001103 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1991Abated: ✓ 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 CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC. cited for?

CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,900.00. The inspection opened on 1991-03-12.

How much was CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $16,900.00 against CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC. in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Average per citation: $2,816.67.

Is CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CALDWELL & SANTMYER, INC. has a risk score of 41 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 $16,900.00 is above the industry average.