MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at 395 SOUTH - FRONTAGE ROAD (AT NEIL ROAD RAMP), RENO, NV 89511 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-08-16.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $37,800.00 is more than 10.5× 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 NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 2 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 January 28, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 2, 2011. 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 $37,800.00 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 $12,600.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. reveals a critical, high-gravity failure in fundamental
This facility's $37,800 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in NV. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,006.
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What OSHA violations was MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC. cited for?
MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,800.00. The inspection opened on 2011-08-16.
How much was MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,800.00 against MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC. in RENO, NV. Average per citation: $12,600.00.
Is MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC. has a risk score of 43 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $37,800.00 is above the industry average.