HAMMERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HAMMERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a construction facility located at 1403 WOOLSEY HEIGHTS, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,538.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-03-23.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $90,538.00 is more than 25.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 16, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 22, 2018. Of the 7 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 $90,538.00 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 $12,934.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Hammers Construction, Inc. reveals a systemic disregard for the fundamental safety protocols governing high