Tier 4 Systematic

F. MILLER & SONS, INC.

📍 1800 COUNTRY CLUB RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605🏭 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310)📅 2006-01-23
$5,150.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
386
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, F. MILLER & SONS, INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at 1800 COUNTRY CLUB RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-01-23.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $5,150.00 is 43% above 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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 February 9, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 2, 2006. Of the 15 total citations, 14 (93%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,150.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (LA)

This facility's $5,150 penalty is higher than 64% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,501.

$5,501
State Avg
$5,150
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1051(a)
Stairways (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 3, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.550(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 30, 2004Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 30, 2004Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(08)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 3, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 3, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(12)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 3, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.152(g)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.152(g)(11)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.605(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 06Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(09)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.350(j)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(14)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.602(a)(02)
Excavation & Trenching
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
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 F. MILLER & SONS, INC. cited for?

F. MILLER & SONS, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,150.00. The inspection opened on 2006-01-23.

How much was F. MILLER & SONS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,150.00 against F. MILLER & SONS, INC. in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Average per citation: $343.33.

Is F. MILLER & SONS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, F. MILLER & SONS, INC. has a risk score of 18 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $5,150.00 is above the industry average.