FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. — a masonry contractors facility located at 1340 MONROE STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20009 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,875.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-03-31.
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 $25,875.00 is more than 7.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within DC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,873 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,815.69.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 3 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 April 8, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 25, 2005. Of the 8 total citations, 3 (38%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,875.00 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 $3,234.38 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for FMI Construction Company reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of non-compliance regarding fall protection and scaffolding safety, which are the primary drivers of fatalities
This facility's $25,875 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in DC. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,260.
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What OSHA violations was FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. cited for?
FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,875.00. The inspection opened on 2005-03-31.
How much was FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,875.00 against FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. in WASHINGTON, DC. Average per citation: $3,234.38.
Is FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 24 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 Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $25,875.00 is above the industry average.