Tier 4 Systematic

FDC CONTRACTORS LLC

📍 2293 WILLIAM REID DRIVE, SUFFOLK, VA 23434🏭 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (NAICS 236115)📅 2020-05-11
$14,885.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
32/100
Risk Score
391
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FDC CONTRACTORS LLC — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 2293 WILLIAM REID DRIVE, SUFFOLK, VA 23434 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,885.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-05-11.

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 $14,885.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 July 8, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 23, 2020. Of the 11 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 $14,885.00 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 $1,353.18 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $14,885 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,358.

$3,358
State Avg
$14,885
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
OSHA Std. 16VAC25-160-10.C.3
Serious
Penalty: $1,102.50Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,102.50Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1052(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,102.50Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(11)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $8,270.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $3,307.50Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 8, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FDC CONTRACTORS LLC cited for?

FDC CONTRACTORS LLC received 11 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,885.00. The inspection opened on 2020-05-11.

How much was FDC CONTRACTORS LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,885.00 against FDC CONTRACTORS LLC in SUFFOLK, VA. Average per citation: $1,353.18.

Is FDC CONTRACTORS LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FDC CONTRACTORS LLC has a risk score of 32 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $14,885.00 is above the industry average.