Tier 5 Standard

IBS USA INC.

📍 3180 PIERCE STREET, RICHMOND, CA 94804🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2009-06-16
$7,000.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
386
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, IBS USA INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 3180 PIERCE STREET, RICHMOND, CA 94804 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-06-16.

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 $7,000.00 is 94% above 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 CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 8, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 8, 2009. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,000.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $7,000 penalty is higher than 85% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,868.

$3,868
State Avg
$7,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
OSHA Std. 3395 E03
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $250.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 8, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 1640 B04
Serious
Penalty: $3,375.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 8, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 1675 J
Serious
Penalty: $3,375.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 8, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
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 IBS USA INC. cited for?

IBS USA INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-06-16.

How much was IBS USA INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,000.00 against IBS USA INC. in RICHMOND, CA. Average per citation: $2,333.33.

Is IBS USA INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, IBS USA 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $7,000.00 is above the industry average.