METROPLEX MASONRY, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, METROPLEX MASONRY, INC. — a construction facility located at 6021 WALKER BLVD., FORT WORTH, TX 76180 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-08-08.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $90,000.00 is more than 24.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 4, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 8, 2008. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $90,000.00 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 $8,181.82 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Metroplex Masonry, Inc. reveals a profound and systemic failure to manage