Tier 5 Standard

NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

📍 NB HIGHWAY 880 (WARREN AVE.), FREMONT, CA 94538🏭 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (NAICS 238210)📅 2019-05-01
$33,300.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
9/100
Risk Score
416
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at NB HIGHWAY 880 (WARREN AVE.), FREMONT, CA 94538 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-05-01.

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 $33,300.00 is more than 9.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 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 October 21, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 14, 2019. Of the 7 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 $33,300.00 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 $4,757.14 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Norcal General Construction Corporation reveals a systemic failure to integrate foundational safety management

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $33,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,217.

$4,217
State Avg
$33,300
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
OSHA Std. 1509(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 21, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 1512(B)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 21, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3314(G)(2)(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 21, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3395(I)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 21, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3648(O)
Serious
Penalty: $12,600.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 21, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3648(H)
Serious
Penalty: $12,600.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 21, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3328(G)
Serious
Penalty: $6,300.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 21, 2019Abated: Pending
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION cited for?

NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION received 7 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,300.00. The inspection opened on 2019-05-01.

How much was NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $33,300.00 against NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in FREMONT, CA. Average per citation: $4,757.14.

Is NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, NORCAL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION has a risk score of 9 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 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $33,300.00 is above the industry average.