GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at 6089 WEST HIGHWAY 98, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-07-23.
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 2.8 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 $33,750.00 is more than 9.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 May 12, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 28, 2004. Of the 15 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 $33,750.00 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 $2,250.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this heavy civil construction site revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety controls, specifically regarding fall
This facility's $33,750 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,231.
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What OSHA violations was GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. cited for?
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,750.00. The inspection opened on 2003-07-23.
How much was GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,750.00 against GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. in PANAMA CITY, FL. Average per citation: $2,250.00.
Is GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. has a risk score of 23 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $33,750.00 is above the industry average.