GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 2155 COBB PKWY SE, SMYRNA, GA 30080 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,833.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-04-19.
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 $55,833.00 is more than 15.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 14, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 9, 2022. Of the 2 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 $27,916.50 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.
The enforcement record for Gorman Construction, Inc. reveals a high-risk profile centered on the most lethal hazards
This facility's $55,833 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,439.
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What OSHA violations was GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,833.00. The inspection opened on 2022-04-19.
How much was GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $55,833.00 against GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. in SMYRNA, GA. Average per citation: $27,916.50.
Is GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 27 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $55,833.00 is above the industry average.