G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC. — a structural steel and precast concrete contractors facility located at 2020 FREDERICA ST, OWENSBORO, KY 42301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-06-08.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $20,000.00 is more than 5.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 6, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 7, 2006. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,000.00 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 $4,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for G & M Mechanical and Erectors, Inc. reveals a profound breakdown in fall
This facility's $20,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238120 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,485.
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What OSHA violations was G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC. cited for?
G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-06-08.
How much was G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,000.00 against G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC. in OWENSBORO, KY. Average per citation: $4,000.00.
Is G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, G & M MECHANICAL AND ERECTORS, INC. has a risk score of 41 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,000.00 is above the industry average.