FORTRESS FRAMING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FORTRESS FRAMING, INC. — a framing contractors facility located at 13284 PLATINUM CT., PARKER, CO 80134 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-05-15.
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 $18,500.00 is more than 5.1× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
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 August 19, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 17, 2024. 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 $18,500.00 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 citation issued to Fortress Framing, Inc. following the May 2024 inspection highlights a critical
This facility's $18,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,062.
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What OSHA violations was FORTRESS FRAMING, INC. cited for?
FORTRESS FRAMING, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,500.00. The inspection opened on 2024-05-15.
How much was FORTRESS FRAMING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,500.00 against FORTRESS FRAMING, INC. in PARKER, CO. Average per citation: $18,500.00.
Is FORTRESS FRAMING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FORTRESS FRAMING, INC. has a risk score of 18 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 $18,500.00 is above the industry average.