CAST-CRETE USA, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAST-CRETE USA, LLC — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 75347 CLAXSTRAUSS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34240 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $62,911.20. The inspection case was opened on 2023-12-14.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $62,911.20 is more than 7.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 30, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2024. Of the 3 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 $20,970.40 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 profile for Cast-Crete USA, LLC reveals a precarious safety environment characterized by recidivism and
This facility's $62,911 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327331 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,946.
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What OSHA violations was CAST-CRETE USA, LLC cited for?
CAST-CRETE USA, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $62,911.20. The inspection opened on 2023-12-14.
How much was CAST-CRETE USA, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $62,911.20 against CAST-CRETE USA, LLC in SARASOTA, FL. Average per citation: $20,970.40.
Is CAST-CRETE USA, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CAST-CRETE USA, LLC has a risk score of 28 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $62,911.20 is above the industry average.