LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC. — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at N 25TH STREET & W CACHE LA POUDRE STREET, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $80,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-12-07.
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 $80,000.00 is more than 22.2× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 5, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 20, 2018. 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 per-citation average of $40,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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This facility's $80,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,944.
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What OSHA violations was LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC. cited for?
LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $80,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-12-07.
How much was LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $80,000.00 against LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC. in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Average per citation: $40,000.00.
Is LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LANGSTON CONCRETE, INC. has a risk score of 32 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 $80,000.00 is above the industry average.