LASER CONSTRUCTION

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LASER CONSTRUCTION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 5330 FM 1640, RICHMOND, TX 77469 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $195,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-10-28.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 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 April 23, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 27, 2001. Of the 4 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 $48,825.00 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.

Laser Construction’s enforcement record reveals a catastrophic breakdown in fundamental excavation safety, characterized by a blatant disregard for