Tier 2 Severe

DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD.

📍 151 DUNWAY AVE NE, CANTON, OH 44720🏭 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (NAICS 236115)📅 2021-08-25
$74,116.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
50/100
Risk Score
398
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD. — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 151 DUNWAY AVE NE, CANTON, OH 44720 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $74,116.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-08-25.

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 $74,116.00 is more than 20.5× 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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 September 29, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 3 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 per-citation average of $24,705.33 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 action against David Troyer Construction, Ltd. underscores a severe and systemic disregard for

Industry Benchmark (OH)

This facility's $74,116 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,009.

$4,009
State Avg
$74,116
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $23,405.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 29, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $23,405.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 29, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $27,306.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 29, 2021Abated: 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

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD. cited for?

DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $74,116.00. The inspection opened on 2021-08-25.

How much was DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $74,116.00 against DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD. in CANTON, OH. Average per citation: $24,705.33.

Is DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DAVID TROYER CONSTRUCTION, LTD. has a risk score of 50 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $74,116.00 is above the industry average.