JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at US 62/180 MP 0.000 TO MP 15.340 FOR 15.340 MILES, CARLSBAD, NM 88220 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-05-22.
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 $2,600.00 is 28% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 86th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 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. 2 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 September 26, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 23, 2008. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,600.00 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.
This facility's $2,600 penalty is higher than 52% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,180.
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What OSHA violations was JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO cited for?
JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,600.00. The inspection opened on 2008-05-22.
How much was JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,600.00 against JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO in CARLSBAD, NM. Average per citation: $650.00.
Is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,600.00 is below the industry average.