GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. — a ship building and repairing facility located at BUILDING 20 NAVAL BASE GUAM, SANTA RITA, GU 96915 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 61 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $146,725.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-01-31.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $146,725.00 is more than 22.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336611). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within GU, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 5,525 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,014.32.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 61 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 July 29, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 15, 2013. Of the 61 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 $146,725.00 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 $2,405.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Guam Industrial Services, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of safety management systems within a high
This facility's $146,725 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336611 industry in GU. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,386.
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What OSHA violations was GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. cited for?
GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. received 61 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $146,725.00. The inspection opened on 2013-01-31.
How much was GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $146,725.00 against GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. in SANTA RITA, GU. Average per citation: $2,405.33.
Is GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 65 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 Ship Building and Repairing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $146,725.00 is above the industry average.