Tier 5 Standard

FINE LINE TRIM, LLC

📍 PLANTATION LAKES DEVELOPMENT LOT 1140, MILLSBORO, DE 19966🏭 Framing Contractors (NAICS 238130)📅 2021-02-26
$15,018.50
Total Penalties
5
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
370
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FINE LINE TRIM, LLC — a framing contractors facility located at PLANTATION LAKES DEVELOPMENT LOT 1140, MILLSBORO, DE 19966 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,018.50. The inspection case was opened on 2021-02-26.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $15,018.50 is more than 4.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 19, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 15, 2021. Of the 5 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 $15,018.50 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 $3,003.70 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (DE)

This facility's $15,019 penalty is higher than 77% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,658.

$12,658
State Avg
$15,019
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,778.50Gravity: 10Issued: August 19, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,778.50Gravity: 10Issued: August 19, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,778.50Gravity: 10Issued: August 19, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13)
Ladders (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 19, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $683.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 19, 2021Abated: 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 FINE LINE TRIM, LLC cited for?

FINE LINE TRIM, LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,018.50. The inspection opened on 2021-02-26.

How much was FINE LINE TRIM, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,018.50 against FINE LINE TRIM, LLC in MILLSBORO, DE. Average per citation: $3,003.70.

Is FINE LINE TRIM, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FINE LINE TRIM, LLC has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $15,018.50 is above the industry average.