GILCO CONTRACTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GILCO CONTRACTING, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at HWY 11 & HWY 215, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-04-28.
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 $55,000.00 is more than 15.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 October 26, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 15, 2006. Of the 5 total citations, 4 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $55,000.00 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 $11,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Gilco Contracting, Inc. reveals a profound and systemic failure to manage the high-risk environment of trenching and excavation operations. The concentration of citations under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P—specifically regarding protective systems, means of egress, and spoils pile management—indicates a complete breakdown in the company’s safety management system. The transition of multiple standards from Serious
This facility's $55,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,283.
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What OSHA violations was GILCO CONTRACTING, INC. cited for?
GILCO CONTRACTING, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-04-28.
How much was GILCO CONTRACTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $55,000.00 against GILCO CONTRACTING, INC. in TUSCALOOSA, AL. Average per citation: $11,000.00.
Is GILCO CONTRACTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GILCO CONTRACTING, INC. has a risk score of 28 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $55,000.00 is above the industry average.