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FABCON PRECAST, LLC.

📍 3400 JACKSON PIKE, GROVE CITY, OH 43123🏭 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (NAICS 327390)📅 2020-06-08
$250,000.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
77/100
Risk Score
446
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FABCON PRECAST, LLC. — a other concrete product manufacturing facility located at 3400 JACKSON PIKE, GROVE CITY, OH 43123 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $250,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-06-08.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $250,000.00 is more than 29.7× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327390). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 2, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 22, 2020. Of the 15 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 $16,666.67 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 $250,000 assessment against Fabcon Precast, LLC signifies a profound

Industry Benchmark (OH)

This facility's $250,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327390 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,771.

$13,771
State Avg
$250,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(07)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $12,145.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $12,145.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Willful
Penalty: $95,355.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Willful
Penalty: $95,355.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 2, 2020Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FABCON PRECAST, LLC. cited for?

FABCON PRECAST, LLC. received 15 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $250,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-06-08.

How much was FABCON PRECAST, LLC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $250,000.00 against FABCON PRECAST, LLC. in GROVE CITY, OH. Average per citation: $16,666.67.

Is FABCON PRECAST, LLC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FABCON PRECAST, LLC. has a risk score of 77 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Other Concrete Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $250,000.00 is above the industry average.