Tier 3 Elevated

CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC

📍 2417 WEST END AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203🏭 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310)📅 2019-06-12
$52,000.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
26/100
Risk Score
414
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at 2417 WEST END AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-12.

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 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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $52,000.00 is more than 14.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 2 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 December 10, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 2, 2020. 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 $17,333.33 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.

Civil Constructors, LLC’s 2019 enforcement record reveals a critical, systemic breakdown in trench

Industry Benchmark (TN)

This facility's $52,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,966.

$5,966
State Avg
$52,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 10, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 8Issued: December 10, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 8Issued: December 10, 2019Abated: 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 CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC cited for?

CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-06-12.

How much was CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $52,000.00 against CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC in NASHVILLE, TN. Average per citation: $17,333.33.

Is CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC has a risk score of 26 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $52,000.00 is above the industry average.