GARDEN BUILDERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GARDEN BUILDERS, INC. — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at PLANTATION LAKES DEVELOPMENT LOT 970 - 976, MILLSBORO, DE 19966 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $88,610.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-02-26.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $88,610.00 is more than 24.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236116). 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 99th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 August 20, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 16, 2021. Of the 10 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 $88,610.00 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 $8,861.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Garden Builders, Inc. reveals a systemic disregard for the "Fatal Four" hazards,
This facility's $88,610 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,801.
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What OSHA violations was GARDEN BUILDERS, INC. cited for?
GARDEN BUILDERS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $88,610.00. The inspection opened on 2021-02-26.
How much was GARDEN BUILDERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $88,610.00 against GARDEN BUILDERS, INC. in MILLSBORO, DE. Average per citation: $8,861.00.
Is GARDEN BUILDERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GARDEN BUILDERS, INC. has a risk score of 47 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $88,610.00 is above the industry average.