L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — a masonry contractors facility located at 13203 CRUTCHFIELD AVENUE, BOWIE, MD 20720 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-06-17.
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 $3,200.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 3 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 December 13, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 2005. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,200.00 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.
This facility's $3,200 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,270.
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What OSHA violations was L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY cited for?
L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,200.00. The inspection opened on 2004-06-17.
How much was L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,200.00 against L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in BOWIE, MD. Average per citation: $640.00.
Is L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, L M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 17 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 Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,200.00 is below the industry average.