Tier 2 Severe

LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC.

📍 6464 CASTLE DRIVE, MASON, OH 45040🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1996-08-09
$70,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
50/100
Risk Score
326
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 6464 CASTLE DRIVE, MASON, OH 45040 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-08-09.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 30, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 4, 1997. 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 $35,000.00 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.

The enforcement record for LeMaster Steel Erectors, Inc. reveals a catastrophic failure in fall protection management

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.105(a)
Willful
Penalty: $35,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 30, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.105(a)
Willful
Penalty: $35,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 30, 1997Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC. cited for?

LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 1996-08-09.

How much was LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC. in MASON, OH. Average per citation: $35,000.00.

Is LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LEMASTER STEEL ERECTORS, INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.