Tier 5 Standard

HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC

📍 2807 N HARRISON ST, ARLINGTON, VA 22207🏭 Masonry Contractors (NAICS 238140)📅 2023-06-23
$6,090.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC — a masonry contractors facility located at 2807 N HARRISON ST, ARLINGTON, VA 22207 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,090.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-06-23.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $6,090.00 is 69% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 December 15, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 4, 2024. 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 total proposed penalty of $6,090.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $6,090 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,927.

$2,927
State Avg
$6,090
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
OSHA Std. 16VAC25-60-120
Serious
Penalty: $1,090.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 15, 2023Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 40.1-51.1.D
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 15, 2023Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC cited for?

HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,090.00. The inspection opened on 2023-06-23.

How much was HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,090.00 against HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC in ARLINGTON, VA. Average per citation: $3,045.00.

Is HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $6,090.00 is above the industry average.