FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER,LOVEJOY HALL,FRATERNITY RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14627 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $56,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-07-20.
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 $56,000.00 is more than 15.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 January 6, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 11, 2006. Of the 1 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 $56,000.00 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 2005 inspection of Ferguson-Hall Co., Inc. at the
This facility's $56,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,431.
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What OSHA violations was FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC. cited for?
FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $56,000.00. The inspection opened on 2005-07-20.
How much was FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $56,000.00 against FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC. in ROCHESTER, NY. Average per citation: $56,000.00.
Is FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FERGUSON-HALL CO., INC. has a risk score of 26 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $56,000.00 is above the industry average.