GIANT STONE, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GIANT STONE, LLC — a brick, stone, and related construction material merchant wholesalers facility located at 3501 SAW MILL RUN BOULEVARD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 38 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,854.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-07-17.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,854.00 is more than 6.9× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423320). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 38 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 August 11, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 11, 2017. Of the 38 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 $35,854.00 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 $943.53 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Giant Stone, LLC reveals a comprehensive collapse of fundamental industrial hygiene and physical safety
This facility's $35,854 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423320 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,386.
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What OSHA violations was GIANT STONE, LLC cited for?
GIANT STONE, LLC received 38 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,854.00. The inspection opened on 2017-07-17.
How much was GIANT STONE, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,854.00 against GIANT STONE, LLC in PITTSBURGH, PA. Average per citation: $943.53.
Is GIANT STONE, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GIANT STONE, LLC has a risk score of 32 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $35,854.00 is above the industry average.