R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS — a structural steel and precast concrete contractors facility located at 5805 STATE HIGHWAY 25, FLOWOOD, MS 39232 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,205.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-06-15.
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 $19,205.00 is more than 5.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
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 October 12, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 14, 2016. Of the 1 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 $19,205.00 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 citation against R K Wallace Construction Inc., operating as Wallace Steel Erectors, underscores a
This facility's $19,205 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238120 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,779.
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What OSHA violations was R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS cited for?
R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,205.00. The inspection opened on 2016-06-15.
How much was R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,205.00 against R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS in FLOWOOD, MS. Average per citation: $19,205.00.
Is R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, R K WALLACE CONST INC DBA WALLACE STEEL ERECTORS has a risk score of 18 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 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $19,205.00 is above the industry average.