Tier 5 Standard

PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C.

📍 186 WEST WATTLES, TROY, MI 48007🏭 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (NAICS 238220)📅 2024-05-23
$21,200.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
413
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 186 WEST WATTLES, TROY, MI 48007 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-05-23.

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 $21,200.00 is more than 5.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 14, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 21, 2025. Of the 6 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 $21,200.00 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 $3,533.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Platinum Duct L.L.C. reveals a foundational collapse of safety management systems,

Industry Benchmark (MI)

This facility's $21,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $821.

$821
State Avg
$21,200
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
OSHA Std. 408.1011(A)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 14, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 408.40114(1)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 14, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 408.40132(3)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 14, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 408.22139(1)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 14, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 408.22139(2)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 14, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 408.22349(1)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 2025Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C. cited for?

PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C. received 6 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,200.00. The inspection opened on 2024-05-23.

How much was PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,200.00 against PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C. in TROY, MI. Average per citation: $3,533.33.

Is PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PLATINUM DUCT L.L.C. has a risk score of 7 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,200.00 is above the industry average.