KEN MASTERS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KEN MASTERS — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at LOT 331 KNOTHOLE LANE, WENTZVILLE, MO 63385 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,037.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-10-18.
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 $30,037.00 is more than 8.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
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 November 10, 2021 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 $30,037.00 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 Ken Masters highlights a critical, high-gravity failure to address the leading cause
This facility's $30,037 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,818.
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What OSHA violations was KEN MASTERS cited for?
KEN MASTERS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,037.00. The inspection opened on 2021-10-18.
How much was KEN MASTERS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,037.00 against KEN MASTERS in WENTZVILLE, MO. Average per citation: $30,037.00.
Is KEN MASTERS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KEN MASTERS has a risk score of 41 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $30,037.00 is above the industry average.