KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 800 NORTH CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY, AUSTIN, TX 78746 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $56,254.10. The inspection case was opened on 2022-09-14.
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 $56,254.10 is more than 15.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 9, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 21, 2023. Of the 11 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 cumulative penalty of $56,254.10 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 $5,114.01 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Keystone Concrete Placement reveals a systemic collapse of fundamental safety management systems, characterized by a
This facility's $56,254 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,344.
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What OSHA violations was KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT cited for?
KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT received 11 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $56,254.10. The inspection opened on 2022-09-14.
How much was KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $56,254.10 against KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT in AUSTIN, TX. Average per citation: $5,114.01.
Is KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KEYSTONE CONCRETE PLACEMENT has a risk score of 26 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 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $56,254.10 is above the industry average.