D&W GARAGES INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, D&W GARAGES INC. — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 4577 SCHOONER BOULEVARD, SUFFOLK, VA 23435 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $162,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-08-29.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $162,000.00 is more than 44.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). 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 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 February 7, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 11, 2013. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $40,500.00 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 D&W Garages Inc. represents an extraordinary departure from standard safety compliance in
This facility's $162,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,358.
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What OSHA violations was D&W GARAGES INC. cited for?
D&W GARAGES INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $162,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-08-29.
How much was D&W GARAGES INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $162,000.00 against D&W GARAGES INC. in SUFFOLK, VA. Average per citation: $40,500.00.
Is D&W GARAGES INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, D&W GARAGES INC. has a risk score of 62 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $162,000.00 is above the industry average.