COX STEEL ERECTORS AND CONSTRUCTION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COX STEEL ERECTORS AND CONSTRUCTION — a industry sector 00 facility located at RT. 19/460 CLAYPOOL HILL, CEDAR BLUFF, VA 24609 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-12-17.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $100,000.00 is more than 83.6× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.
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 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 1, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 20, 2000. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $16,666.67 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 Cox Steel Erectors and Construction reveals a profound systemic breakdown in safety management, characterized by a blatant disregard for fall protection protocols. The imposition of $1