Tier 3 Elevated

KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC.

📍 I-55 (BRIDGE B), FLOWOOD, MS 39208🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-04-03
$55,000.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
13/100
Risk Score
350
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at I-55 (BRIDGE B), FLOWOOD, MS 39208 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-04-03.

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.

State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 June 5, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 13, 1995. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $55,000.00 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 $13,750.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against Key Constructors, Inc. regarding the I-55 bridge project reveals a profound systemic

Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(02)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Unclassified
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 5, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 5, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.503(c)(03)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 5, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Unclassified
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 5, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. cited for?

KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,000.00. The inspection opened on 1995-04-03.

How much was KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $55,000.00 against KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. in FLOWOOD, MS. Average per citation: $13,750.00.

Is KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. has a risk score of 13 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $55,000.00 is above the industry average.