K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC. — a other heavy and civil engineering construction facility located at 1215 IMESON PARK BLVD., JACKSONVILLE, FL 32226 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $95,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-06-04.
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 $95,000.00 is more than 26.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237990). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 November 13, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 3 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 $31,666.67 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.
K T Carter Contracting’s inspection record reveals a high-gravity failure to implement fundamental trenching safety protocols
This facility's $95,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237990 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,108.
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What OSHA violations was K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC. cited for?
K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $95,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-06-04.
How much was K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $95,000.00 against K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC. in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Average per citation: $31,666.67.
Is K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, K T CARTER CONTRACTING, INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $95,000.00 is above the industry average.