KEY CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
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.
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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.