H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C. — a site preparation contractors facility located at MAIN STREET & WASHINGTON AVENUE, SALEM, SD 57058 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $95,718.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-11-22.
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 $95,718.00 is more than 26.5× 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 SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
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 May 4, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 31, 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 $47,859.00 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.
The enforcement record for H & W Contracting, L.L.C. reveals a critical, systemic failure
This facility's $95,718 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in SD. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,406.
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What OSHA violations was H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C. cited for?
H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $95,718.00. The inspection opened on 2021-11-22.
How much was H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $95,718.00 against H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C. in SALEM, SD. Average per citation: $47,859.00.
Is H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, H & W CONTRACTING, L.L.C. has a risk score of 35 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 $95,718.00 is above the industry average.