R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at CORNER OF 5TH AND KENOSHA, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,384.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-07-16.
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 $5,384.00 is 49% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 17, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 21, 2019. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $5,384.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $5,384 penalty is higher than 58% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,969.
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What OSHA violations was R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?
R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,384.00. The inspection opened on 2019-07-16.
How much was R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,384.00 against R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. in BROKEN ARROW, OK. Average per citation: $2,692.00.
Is R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, R.L. HENSLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. has a risk score of 17 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $5,384.00 is above the industry average.