Tier 5 Standard

HAWK & TROWEL, INC.

📍 205 VIA VENITIO, POCATELLO, ID 83201🏭 Masonry Contractors (NAICS 238140)📅 2017-03-15
$19,015.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
383
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HAWK & TROWEL, INC. — a masonry contractors facility located at 205 VIA VENITIO, POCATELLO, ID 83201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,015.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-03-15.

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 $19,015.00 is more than 5.3× 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 ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 June 6, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 30, 2017. Of the 8 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 $19,015.00 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 $2,376.88 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Hawk & Trowel, Inc. reveals a comprehensive, systemic collapse of

Industry Benchmark (ID)

This facility's $19,015 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in ID. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,291.

$2,291
State Avg
$19,015
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(h)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(09)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 6, 2017Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HAWK & TROWEL, INC. cited for?

HAWK & TROWEL, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,015.00. The inspection opened on 2017-03-15.

How much was HAWK & TROWEL, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $19,015.00 against HAWK & TROWEL, INC. in POCATELLO, ID. Average per citation: $2,376.88.

Is HAWK & TROWEL, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HAWK & TROWEL, INC. has a risk score of 7 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 $19,015.00 is above the industry average.