Tier 5 Standard

KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

📍 230 LOCUST ST., COOPERSBURG, PA 18036🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2019-08-06
$9,850.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
366
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC — a roofing contractors facility located at 230 LOCUST ST., COOPERSBURG, PA 18036 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-08-06.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $9,850.00 is more than 2.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 September 13, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 2, 2019. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $9,850.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $9,850 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,841.

$5,841
State Avg
$9,850
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.28(a)
Serious
Penalty: $4,546.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $5,304.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 13, 2019Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in COOPERSBURG, PA (Exact Industry)

KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC (This Facility)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC cited for?

KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,850.00. The inspection opened on 2019-08-06.

How much was KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,850.00 against KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC in COOPERSBURG, PA. Average per citation: $4,925.00.

Is KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, KNA HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $9,850.00 is above the industry average.