Tier 2 Severe

DANNY MILLER

📍 201 WEST 26TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16508🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2020-03-25
$41,445.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
59/100
Risk Score
424
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DANNY MILLER — a roofing contractors facility located at 201 WEST 26TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16508 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $41,445.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-03-25.

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.

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 $41,445.00 is more than 11.5× 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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 March 27, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 27, 2020. Of the 12 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 $41,445.00 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 $3,453.75 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Danny Miller reveals a profound systemic failure to implement fundamental life-safety protocols within a high

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $41,445 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,841.

$5,841
State Avg
$41,445
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $26,987.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $1,735.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,892.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,048.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(12)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,048.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,735.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 27, 2020Abated: 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

Comparing penalized facilities in ERIE, PA (Exact Industry)

DANNY MILLER (This Facility)
$41.4K
12 cit.
DDP ROOFING SERVICES, INC.
$28.9K
2 cit.
LARRY BITTNER
$16.2K
16 cit.
VERNON ROBERTS ROOFING
$15.0K
6 cit.
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$2.0M
17 cit.
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$1.5M
37 cit.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1.5M
981 cit.
E. SMALIS PAINTING COMPANY
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$1.1M
247 cit.
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$133.5K
203 cit.
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$113.5K
34 cit.
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$90.0K
1 cit.
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$89.6K
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$73.9K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DANNY MILLER cited for?

DANNY MILLER received 12 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $41,445.00. The inspection opened on 2020-03-25.

How much was DANNY MILLER fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $41,445.00 against DANNY MILLER in ERIE, PA. Average per citation: $3,453.75.

Is DANNY MILLER a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DANNY MILLER has a risk score of 59 out of 100. 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.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $41,445.00 is above the industry average.