CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at HAYNES BRANCH ROAD AND SECOND CREEK, CHARLESTON, WV 25312 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,125.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-03-07.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $20,125.00 is more than 5.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 July 15, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2011. Of the 8 total citations, 5 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,125.00 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 $2,515.63 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Carpenters Reclamation, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental life-safety protocols
This facility's $20,125 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,486.
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What OSHA violations was CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC. cited for?
CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,125.00. The inspection opened on 2011-03-07.
How much was CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,125.00 against CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC. in CHARLESTON, WV. Average per citation: $2,515.63.
Is CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CARPENTERS RECLAMATION, INC. has a risk score of 8 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,125.00 is above the industry average.