Tier 5 Standard

MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO.

📍 LIBERTY RUN TOWNHOUSES BAKER ROAD, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2009-02-24
$2,205.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
392
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at LIBERTY RUN TOWNHOUSES BAKER ROAD, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,205.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-02-24.

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 $2,205.00 is 39% below 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 WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 72th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 6, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 10, 2009. Of the 9 total citations, 8 (89%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,205.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (WV)

This facility's $2,205 penalty is higher than 40% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,486.

$5,486
State Avg
$2,205
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $315.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.152(g)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $315.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.152(g)(11)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.29(a)
Recordkeeping — Injury & Illness Log
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 6, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
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 MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO. cited for?

MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO. received 9 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,205.00. The inspection opened on 2009-02-24.

How much was MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,205.00 against MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO. in MARTINSBURG, WV. Average per citation: $245.00.

Is MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MCKIM CONSTRUCTION CO. 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 $2,205.00 is below the industry average.