EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS — a framing contractors facility located at 4700 SUMMERBROOK WAY, MILFORD, DE 19968 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,120.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-13.
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 $21,120.00 is more than 5.9× 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 DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 9, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 12, 2010. Of the 5 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 $21,120.00 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 $4,224.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
Eastern Framing Contractors’ enforcement record reveals a critical, systemic breakdown in fall protection protocols, which are the most
This facility's $21,120 penalty is higher than 85% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,658.
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What OSHA violations was EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS cited for?
EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,120.00. The inspection opened on 2010-10-13.
How much was EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,120.00 against EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS in MILFORD, DE. Average per citation: $4,224.00.
Is EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EASTERN FRAMING CONTRACTORS has a risk score of 6 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 Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,120.00 is above the industry average.