PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC — a framing contractors facility located at 6600 S 6800 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84081 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-12-27.
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 $25,000.00 is more than 6.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 January 9, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 10, 2014. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,000.00 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 action against Platinum Construction LLC highlights a persistent and high-gravity failure to address the most lethal hazard in the residential framing industry: falls from heights. The citation under 1926.50
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in UT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,258.
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What OSHA violations was PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC cited for?
PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-12-27.
How much was PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC in WEST VALLEY CITY, UT. Average per citation: $25,000.00.
Is PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION LLC has a risk score of 20 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 Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.