Tier 5 Standard

DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC

📍 USCG PORT, KETCHIKAN, AK 99901🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2023-04-14
$10,713.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
372
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at USCG PORT, KETCHIKAN, AK 99901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,713.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-14.

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 $10,713.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within AK, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 13,118 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,612.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 May 9, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $10,713.00 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 $5,356.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (AK)

This facility's $10,713 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in AK. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,936.

$2,936
State Avg
$10,713
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,687.00Gravity: 1Issued: May 9, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.50(g)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $6,026.00Gravity: 1Issued: May 9, 2023Abated: 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 DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC cited for?

DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,713.00. The inspection opened on 2023-04-14.

How much was DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,713.00 against DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC in KETCHIKAN, AK. Average per citation: $5,356.50.

Is DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DAWSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC has a risk score of 3 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $10,713.00 is above the industry average.