NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at ROUTE 222, READING, PA 19612 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-01-14.
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 $21,000.00 is more than 5.8× 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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 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. 2 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 March 16, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 13, 2005. Of the 6 total citations, 3 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,000.00 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 $3,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Number 1 Contracting Corporation reveals a systemic breakdown in fall protection protocols within a high-
This facility's $21,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,829.
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What OSHA violations was NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION cited for?
NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,000.00. The inspection opened on 2004-01-14.
How much was NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,000.00 against NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION in READING, PA. Average per citation: $3,500.00.
Is NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NUMBER 1 CONTRACTING CORPORATION has a risk score of 22 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,000.00 is above the industry average.