LEGUM & NORMAN INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LEGUM & NORMAN INC — a lessors of residential buildings and dwellings facility located at 2500 NORTH VAN DON STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-05-16.
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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $13,150.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531110). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 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 June 19, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 25, 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 cumulative penalty of $13,150.00 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 $6,575.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $13,150 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 531110 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,978.
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What OSHA violations was LEGUM & NORMAN INC cited for?
LEGUM & NORMAN INC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,150.00. The inspection opened on 2019-05-16.
How much was LEGUM & NORMAN INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,150.00 against LEGUM & NORMAN INC in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Average per citation: $6,575.00.
Is LEGUM & NORMAN INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LEGUM & NORMAN INC has a risk score of 18 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 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $13,150.00 is above the industry average.