JUVE GUZMAN
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JUVE GUZMAN — a roofing contractors facility located at 114 PALMER AVENUE, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,454.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-13.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $28,454.00 is more than 7.9× 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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 3, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $28,454.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Juve Guzman underscores a critical failure in fundamental life-safety protocols within the high-hazard roofing industry. The issuance of a single, high-gravity willful violation under 29 CFR 1926.5
This facility's $28,454 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,824.
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What OSHA violations was JUVE GUZMAN cited for?
JUVE GUZMAN received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,454.00. The inspection opened on 2018-09-13.
How much was JUVE GUZMAN fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,454.00 against JUVE GUZMAN in BOWLING GREEN, OH. Average per citation: $28,454.00.
Is JUVE GUZMAN a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JUVE GUZMAN has a risk score of 40 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $28,454.00 is above the industry average.