Tier 5 Standard

RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC.

📍 16962 E. WARREN PLACE, AURORA, CO 80013🏭 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (NAICS 238190)📅 2013-11-14
$50,000.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
26/100
Risk Score
395
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC. — a other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors facility located at 16962 E. WARREN PLACE, AURORA, CO 80013 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-11-14.

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 $50,000.00 is more than 13.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238190). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 February 14, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 6, 2014. Of the 3 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 $16,666.67 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 2013 inspection of Reconstruction Experts, Inc. revealed a critical

Industry Benchmark (CO)

This facility's $50,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238190 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,718.

$4,718
State Avg
$50,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(07)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 14, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 14, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $50,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 14, 2014Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC. cited for?

RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-11-14.

How much was RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $50,000.00 against RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC. in AURORA, CO. Average per citation: $16,666.67.

Is RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS, INC. has a risk score of 26 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 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $50,000.00 is above the industry average.