DRIGGS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DRIGGS CORPORATION — a construction facility located at 620 H STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,290.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-07-17.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $38,290.00 is more than 10.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within DC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,873 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,815.69.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 18, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 30, 2003. Of the 7 total citations, 6 (86%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $38,290.00 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 $5,470.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Driggs Corporation reflects a catastrophic breakdown in excavation safety protocols, specifically regarding trenching operations