Tier 5 Standard

JOSE EDUARDO LEMUS

📍 1018 9TH STREET, NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002🏭 Construction (NAICS 238160)📅 2017-04-19
$32,956.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
8/100
Risk Score
351
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOSE EDUARDO LEMUS — a construction facility located at 1018 9TH STREET, NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,956.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-04-19.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,956.00 is more than 9.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within DC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,873 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,815.69.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 May 22, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 5, 2017. Of the 4 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 $32,956.00 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 $8,239.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Jose Eduardo Lemus revealed a profound breakdown in fundamental fall protection protocols

Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $12,675.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $12,675.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 22, 2017Abated: Pending
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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