Tier 5 Standard

J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS

📍 ADM, 1251 BEAVER CHANNEL PARKWAY, CLINTON, IA 52732🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-11-24
$13,000.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
326
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS — a industry sector 00 facility located at ADM, 1251 BEAVER CHANNEL PARKWAY, CLINTON, IA 52732 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-11-24.

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.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 21, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 27, 1993. 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 cumulative penalty of $13,000.00 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 $4,333.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
OSHA Std. 880004
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 880004
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 880004
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 1993Abated: ✓ 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS cited for?

J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,000.00. The inspection opened on 1992-11-24.

How much was J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,000.00 against J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS in CLINTON, IA. Average per citation: $4,333.33.

Is J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, J E MERIT CONSTRUCTORS 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $13,000.00 is above the industry average.