Tier 5 Standard

COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

📍 1221 FLEETWAY DRIVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323🏭 Industrial Building Construction (NAICS 236210)📅 2016-02-26
$2,782.50
Total Penalties
5
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
367
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — a industrial building construction facility located at 1221 FLEETWAY DRIVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,782.50. The inspection case was opened on 2016-02-26.

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 $2,782.50 is 23% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 April 12, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 5 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 total proposed penalty of $2,782.50 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $2,783 penalty is higher than 66% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236210 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,262.

$6,262
State Avg
$2,783
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $840.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(04)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $840.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(c)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(02)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $1,102.50Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2016Abated: 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 COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY cited for?

COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,782.50. The inspection opened on 2016-02-26.

How much was COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,782.50 against COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in CHESAPEAKE, VA. Average per citation: $556.50.

Is COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 2 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 Industrial Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,782.50 is below the industry average.