HICKMAN STRUCTURES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HICKMAN STRUCTURES, INC. — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 6101 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34242 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,037.50. The inspection case was opened on 2006-11-13.
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 $3,037.50 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 February 2, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 8, 2007. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,037.50 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 $3,038 penalty is higher than 52% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238110 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,594.
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What OSHA violations was HICKMAN STRUCTURES, INC. cited for?
HICKMAN STRUCTURES, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,037.50. The inspection opened on 2006-11-13.
How much was HICKMAN STRUCTURES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,037.50 against HICKMAN STRUCTURES, INC. in SARASOTA, FL. Average per citation: $607.50.
Is HICKMAN STRUCTURES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HICKMAN STRUCTURES, 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 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,037.50 is below the industry average.