CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC — a concrete pipe manufacturing facility located at 3801 COOK BLVD., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $63,894.50. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-10.
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 $63,894.50 is more than 7.6× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327332). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 March 24, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 23, 2024. Of the 14 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 cumulative penalty of $63,894.50 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 $4,563.89 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety
This facility's $63,895 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327332 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,409.
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What OSHA violations was CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC cited for?
CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC received 14 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $63,894.50. The inspection opened on 2023-10-10.
How much was CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $63,894.50 against CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC in CHESAPEAKE, VA. Average per citation: $4,563.89.
Is CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST, LLC has a risk score of 29 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 Pipe Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $63,894.50 is above the industry average.