Tier 2 Severe

LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION

📍 2925 COTTAGEWOOD DRIVE, MANDAN, ND 58554🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2017-11-09
$28,454.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
40/100
Risk Score
392
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION — a roofing contractors facility located at 2925 COTTAGEWOOD DRIVE, MANDAN, ND 58554 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,454.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-11-09.

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.

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 $28,454.00 is more than 7.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 March 22, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 $28,454.00 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 citation issued to Lieffring Construction underscores a profound breakdown in safety management within a high-risk NA

Industry Benchmark (ND)

This facility's $28,454 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in ND. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,711.

$4,711
State Avg
$28,454
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $28,454.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 2018Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in MANDAN, ND (Exact Industry)

LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION (This Facility)
$28.5K
1 cit.
ABEL CUNYAS CABRERA
$91.6K
5 cit.
B & B ROOFING, INC.
$16.0K
1 cit.
BILIN CONSTRUCTION LLC
$14.5K
4 cit.
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KAMPHUIS PIPELINE CO.
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$267.1K
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KLX ENERGY SERVICES, LLC
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$250.0K
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RED RIVER COMMODITIES, INC.
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$225.0K
14 cit.
Other Inspected Facilities in MANDAN, ND
ABEL CUNYAS CABRERA
$91.6K
5 cit.
CLOVERDALE FOODS COMPANY
$47.5K
47 cit.
BOWERS EXCAVATING LLC
$43.6K
5 cit.
E P CONSTRUCTION, LLC
$41.7K
4 cit.
WEISZ & SONS, INC.
$26.0K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION cited for?

LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,454.00. The inspection opened on 2017-11-09.

How much was LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $28,454.00 against LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION in MANDAN, ND. Average per citation: $28,454.00.

Is LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LIEFFRING CONSTRUCTION has a risk score of 40 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $28,454.00 is above the industry average.