HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at DUNKIN DONUTS, MONTPELIER, VT 05602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-11-20.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $90,000.00 is more than 24.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 17, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 21, 2004. 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 per-citation average of $18,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for Homeland Builders, Inc. reveals a profound and systemic failure to implement fundamental life
This facility's $90,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,476.
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What OSHA violations was HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC. cited for?
HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $90,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-11-20.
How much was HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $90,000.00 against HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC. in MONTPELIER, VT. Average per citation: $18,000.00.
Is HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOMELAND BUILDERS, INC. has a risk score of 70 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $90,000.00 is above the industry average.