MSH HOMES INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MSH HOMES INC. — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 1134 HILLWELL ROAD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $77,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-14.
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.
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 $77,700.00 is more than 21.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 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 November 30, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 2, 2011. Of the 29 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 $77,700.00 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 $2,679.31 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for MSH Homes Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management systems, specifically regarding vertical
This facility's $77,700 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,358.
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What OSHA violations was MSH HOMES INC. cited for?
MSH HOMES INC. received 29 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $77,700.00. The inspection opened on 2010-07-14.
How much was MSH HOMES INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $77,700.00 against MSH HOMES INC. in CHESAPEAKE, VA. Average per citation: $2,679.31.
Is MSH HOMES INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MSH HOMES INC. has a risk score of 39 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $77,700.00 is above the industry average.