Tier 5 Standard

DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC.

📍 LOT 210 HASLET ROAD GOVERNORS, LEWES, DE 19958🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2019-02-19
$36,564.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
11/100
Risk Score
417
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at LOT 210 HASLET ROAD GOVERNORS, LEWES, DE 19958 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,564.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-02-19.

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 $36,564.00 is more than 10.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 13, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2019. Of the 8 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 $36,564.00 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 $4,570.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for David G. Horsey & Sons, Inc. reveals a systemic breakdown in fundamental

Industry Benchmark (DE)

This facility's $36,564 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,087.

$13,087
State Avg
$36,564
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $9,282.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.200(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $9,282.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1203(d)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1204(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1203(e)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1204(c)(06)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1203(e)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1207(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 13, 2019Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC. cited for?

DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,564.00. The inspection opened on 2019-02-19.

How much was DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $36,564.00 against DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC. in LEWES, DE. Average per citation: $4,570.50.

Is DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DAVID G. HORSEY & SONS, INC. has a risk score of 11 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $36,564.00 is above the industry average.