ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE — a masonry contractors facility located at 3860 SOUTH COBB DRIVE, SMYRNA, GA 30080 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $78,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-05-13.
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 $78,000.00 is more than 21.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 3 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 8, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 2, 2011. Of the 9 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 $78,000.00 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 $8,666.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Escape Stucco and Stone reveals a staggering breakdown in fundamental safety management, characterized
This facility's $78,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,309.
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What OSHA violations was ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE cited for?
ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE received 9 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $78,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-05-13.
How much was ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $78,000.00 against ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE in SMYRNA, GA. Average per citation: $8,666.67.
Is ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ESCAPE STUCCO AND STONE has a risk score of 34 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $78,000.00 is above the industry average.