Tier 5 Standard

MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA

📍 6 GARDENIA STREET LOT 511, SAVANNAH, GA 31407🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2016-10-19
$22,341.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
382
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA — a roofing contractors facility located at 6 GARDENIA STREET LOT 511, SAVANNAH, GA 31407 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,341.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-10-19.

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 2.8 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 $22,341.00 is more than 6.2× 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 GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 November 21, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 16, 2016. Of the 3 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 $22,341.00 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 $7,447.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Mario Salgado Chavela reveals a high-risk operational profile characterized by chronic non-

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $22,341 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,248.

$5,248
State Avg
$22,341
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $8,231.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $8,231.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,879.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 21, 2016Abated: 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 SAVANNAH, GA (Exact Industry)

MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA (This Facility)
$22.3K
3 cit.
CB CONTRACTING, INC.
$45.2K
9 cit.
J.C.B ROOFING-II, INC.
$29.3K
8 cit.
WORMLEY BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, INC.
$27.2K
4 cit.
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$878.4K
9 cit.
CAGLE'S, INC.
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$802.6K
156 cit.
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$690.5K
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DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION/DOLGENCORP, LLC
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$546.9K
5 cit.
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$106.9K
84 cit.
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$101.4K
2 cit.
DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.
$95.6K
5 cit.
DUSTCOM LIMITED, INC.
$80.0K
4 cit.
KEMIRA, INCORPORATED
$79.5K
36 cit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA cited for?

MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,341.00. The inspection opened on 2016-10-19.

How much was MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $22,341.00 against MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA in SAVANNAH, GA. Average per citation: $7,447.00.

Is MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MARIO SALGADO CHAVELA has a risk score of 20 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $22,341.00 is above the industry average.