RAUL CASTILLO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RAUL CASTILLO — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 2205 MARINE DR, SALEM, OR 97304 — 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 2008-06-13.
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 236116). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within OR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 104,887 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $770.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 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 July 22, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 13, 2008. 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 inspection of Raul Castillo’s multifamily housing project revealed a profound failure in fall protection oversight, culminating in a substantial $25,000 penalty for a single violation of standard 7031
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in OR. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,599.
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What OSHA violations was RAUL CASTILLO cited for?
RAUL CASTILLO received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-06-13.
How much was RAUL CASTILLO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against RAUL CASTILLO in SALEM, OR. Average per citation: $25,000.00.
Is RAUL CASTILLO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RAUL CASTILLO 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 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.