Tier 5 Standard

HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC

📍 TEN MILE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3500 WEST FRANKLIN ROAD, MERIDIAN, ID 83642🏭 Site Preparation Contractors (NAICS 238910)📅 2020-01-14
$17,800.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
391
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC — a site preparation contractors facility located at TEN MILE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3500 WEST FRANKLIN ROAD, MERIDIAN, ID 83642 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-01-14.

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 $17,800.00 is more than 4.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). 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 98th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 7, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 2020. Of the 6 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 $17,800.00 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 $2,966.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for HMH Construction, LLC reveals a classic, systemic failure to manage high-hazard excavation

Industry Benchmark (ID)

This facility's $17,800 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in ID. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,169.

$4,169
State Avg
$17,800
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 7, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 7, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 7, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.28(a)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 1Issued: February 7, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 7, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $5,700.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 7, 2020Abated: 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 HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC cited for?

HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,800.00. The inspection opened on 2020-01-14.

How much was HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $17,800.00 against HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC in MERIDIAN, ID. Average per citation: $2,966.67.

Is HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC has a risk score of 6 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $17,800.00 is above the industry average.