MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at I.F.O. 324 CONNERS LANE, STRATFORD, CT 06614 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-05-30.
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 $15,000.00 is more than 4.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 July 24, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 28, 2008. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $15,000.00 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 $5,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $15,000 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,083.
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What OSHA violations was MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. cited for?
MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-05-30.
How much was MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $15,000.00 against MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. in STRATFORD, CT. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MARK IV CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $15,000.00 is above the industry average.