PKC CONSTRUCTION INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PKC CONSTRUCTION INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 6541 BACKLICK ROAD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $190,881.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-02.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $190,881.00 is more than 52.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). 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 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 24, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 per-citation average of $63,627.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for PKC Construction Inc. reflects an egregious disregard for life-safety protocols regarding
This facility's $190,881 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,500.
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What OSHA violations was PKC CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?
PKC CONSTRUCTION INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $190,881.00. The inspection opened on 2018-08-02.
How much was PKC CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $190,881.00 against PKC CONSTRUCTION INC. in SPRINGFIELD, VA. Average per citation: $63,627.00.
Is PKC CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PKC CONSTRUCTION INC. has a risk score of 61 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $190,881.00 is above the industry average.