MAX J KUNEY CO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MAX J KUNEY CO — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 57 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-03-11.
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 $34,000.00 is more than 9.4× 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 WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 57 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 9, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 11, 2004. Of the 57 total citations, 15 (26%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $34,000.00 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 $596.49 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2004 enforcement action against Max J Kuney Co. during the Lewis and Clark Bridge project reveals a profound systemic failure in managing high-risk health hazards typical of heavy civil infrastructure rehabilitation. The sheer volume of citations—57 in total—indicates a comprehensive collapse of the employer’s safety management system rather than isolated technical lapses. A granular analysis of the cited standards (
This facility's $34,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,150.
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What OSHA violations was MAX J KUNEY CO cited for?
MAX J KUNEY CO received 57 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,000.00. The inspection opened on 2004-03-11.
How much was MAX J KUNEY CO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,000.00 against MAX J KUNEY CO in LONGVIEW, WA. Average per citation: $596.49.
Is MAX J KUNEY CO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MAX J KUNEY CO has a risk score of 31 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 $34,000.00 is above the industry average.