Tier 5 Standard

GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC.

📍 LOT 15-D RAMUNNO DR., SMYRNA, DE 19977🏭 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (NAICS 236115)📅 2011-04-26
$3,600.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC. — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at LOT 15-D RAMUNNO DR., SMYRNA, DE 19977 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-04-26.

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 $3,600.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). 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 74th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 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 May 19, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 14, 2011. Of the 2 total citations, 1 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,600.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (DE)

This facility's $3,600 penalty is higher than 52% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,384.

$6,384
State Avg
$3,600
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $3,600.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 19, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 19, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
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 GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?

GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,600.00. The inspection opened on 2011-04-26.

How much was GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $3,600.00 against GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC. in SMYRNA, DE. Average per citation: $1,800.00.

Is GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GARBER CONSTRUCTION INC. has a risk score of 16 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,600.00 is below the industry average.