Tier 4 Systematic

M. D. MILLER CO., INC.

📍 INTERSTATE 581 - LIBERTY ROAD NW OVERPASS, ROANOKE, VA 24012🏭 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310)📅 2022-02-08
$40,092.50
Total Penalties
11
Citations
23/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, M. D. MILLER CO., INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at INTERSTATE 581 - LIBERTY ROAD NW OVERPASS, ROANOKE, VA 24012 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,092.50. The inspection case was opened on 2022-02-08.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $40,092.50 is more than 11.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 May 23, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 10, 2022. Of the 11 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 $40,092.50 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 $3,644.77 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for M. D. Miller Co., Inc. reveals a comprehensive systemic

Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $40,093 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,001.

$4,001
State Avg
$40,093
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,700.50Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,700.50Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,700.50Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,700.50Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,700.50Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(14)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,700.50Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(h)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,594.50Gravity: 5Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $4,700.50Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $3,594.50Gravity: 5Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: 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

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was M. D. MILLER CO., INC. cited for?

M. D. MILLER CO., INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,092.50. The inspection opened on 2022-02-08.

How much was M. D. MILLER CO., INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $40,092.50 against M. D. MILLER CO., INC. in ROANOKE, VA. Average per citation: $3,644.77.

Is M. D. MILLER CO., INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, M. D. MILLER CO., INC. has a risk score of 23 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $40,092.50 is above the industry average.