HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC. — a ready-mix concrete manufacturing facility located at HEAVY MATERIALS CONCRETE PLANT 9010 ESTATE COTTAGE, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,838.90. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-25.
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 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 $8,838.90 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327320). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 September 11, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 20, 2023. Of the 4 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 $8,838.90 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.
This facility's $8,839 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327320 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,133.
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What OSHA violations was HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC. cited for?
HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,838.90. The inspection opened on 2023-04-25.
How much was HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,838.90 against HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC. in CHRISTIANSTED, VI. Average per citation: $2,209.73.
Is HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HEAVY MATERIALS, LLC. has a risk score of 3 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 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $8,838.90 is above the industry average.