JERRY'S INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JERRY'S INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at PLANTATION LAKES DEVELOPMENT INTERSECTION OF RICHMOND, HAVELOCK, AND BEAUFORT ROADS, MILLSBORO, DE 19966 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $87,387.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-01.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $87,387.00 is more than 24.2× 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 DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 December 23, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 23, 2026. Of the 16 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 $87,387.00 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 $5,461.69 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $87,387 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,263.
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What OSHA violations was JERRY'S INC. cited for?
JERRY'S INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $87,387.00. The inspection opened on 2025-07-01.
How much was JERRY'S INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $87,387.00 against JERRY'S INC. in MILLSBORO, DE. Average per citation: $5,461.69.
Is JERRY'S INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JERRY'S INC. has a risk score of 35 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $87,387.00 is above the industry average.