MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at UVI- #2 JOHN BREWER'S BAY, ST. THOMAS, VI 00802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,991.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-05-18.
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 $1,991.00 is 45% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 81th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 8 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 October 30, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 14, 2006. Of the 11 total citations, 9 (82%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,991.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,991 penalty is higher than 25% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,677.
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What OSHA violations was MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC cited for?
MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC received 11 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,991.00. The inspection opened on 2006-05-18.
How much was MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,991.00 against MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC in ST. THOMAS, VI. Average per citation: $181.00.
Is MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MATTHEW CONCRETE, INC has a risk score of 15 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $1,991.00 is below the industry average.