E&E RODRIGUEZ FRAMING, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, E&E RODRIGUEZ FRAMING, LLC — a framing contractors facility located at 7924 NE 80TH TER, KANSAS CITY, MO 64158 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $51,071.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-09-09.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $51,071.00 is more than 14.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 31, 2025 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 $17,023.67 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 record for E&E Rodriguez Framing, LLC, reveals a profile of high-risk operational negligence, particularly concerning fall protection and eye safety within the residential construction sector. The presence of two "Repeat" violations—specifically regarding fall protection (1926.501(b)(13)) and eye/face protection (1926.102(a)(1))—indicates a profound systemic failure to implement or sustain a functional safety management system. For workers, these citations translate to an environment where catastrophic falls from heights and debilitating ocular injuries from pneumatic nailers or flying debris are viewed as incidental risks rather than preventable hazards. The gravity 10 rating for the fall protection and ladder safety violations underscores the immediate probability of permanent disability or fatality. From a legal and regulatory standpoint, the $51,071 penalty aggregate is significantly higher than the industry mean for a three-item citation, reflecting OSHA’s utilization of the "Repeat" multiplier to penalize the employer’s recidivism. The transition from initial non-compliance to repeated violations suggests that previous citations failed to serve as an effective deterrent, signaling to compliance professionals that this firm lacks the internal oversight necessary to maintain basic regulatory standards. This pattern of behavior elevates the company’s risk profile for potential Willful classifications in future inspections should these specific hazards remain unmitigated.