GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 4921 CLIFTON STREET, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $79,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-05-31.
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.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 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 November 22, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 5, 2002. Of the 4 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 per-citation average of $19,750.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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What OSHA violations was GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC. cited for?
GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $79,000.00. The inspection opened on 2002-05-31.
How much was GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $79,000.00 against GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC. in CHESAPEAKE, VA. Average per citation: $19,750.00.
Is GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GIRDLEY CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA, INC. has a risk score of 32 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $79,000.00 is above the industry average.