CLARK & ASSOCIATES CONTRACTING INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CLARK & ASSOCIATES CONTRACTING INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 2623 BRIM COURT, ORLANDO, FL 32809 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $71,432.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-07.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $71,432.00 is more than 19.8× 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 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 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 August 24, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 20, 2023. 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 $23,810.67 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 record for Clark & Associates Contracting Inc. reveals a pattern of profound negligence regarding fall protection and fundamental safety oversight within the residential roofing sector. The assessment of two Repeat violations, specifically involving 1926.501(b)(13) and 1926.102(a)(2), signifies a systemic failure to rectify previously cited hazards, indicating that prior administrative actions failed to catalyze a culture of compliance. The gravity-10 rating for the fall protection violation—the highest severity level—coupled with a penalty exceeding $31,000 for that single item, underscores a high probability of catastrophic or fatal injury resulting from worker exposure to unprotected roof edges. Furthermore, the citation under 1926.102(a)(2) for eye and face protection issues suggests that management consistently overlooked basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, while the Serious violation for 1926.302(b)(5) regarding power tool safety points to a lack of operational training on high-risk equipment. The total penalty of $71,432 is significantly higher than the industry average for small-to-midsize roofing contractors, reflecting OSHA’s intent to utilize punitive financial measures against a recidivist employer. This enforcement profile characterizes a facility where safety protocols were treated as optional rather than foundational, leaving workers vulnerable to the most common "Focus Four" hazards through recurring, preventable lapses in site supervision.