Tier 1 Critical

REEB MILLWORK CORP.

📍 600 BRIGHTON ST., BETHLEHEM, PA 18015🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-03-28
$125,000.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
79/100
Risk Score
366
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, REEB MILLWORK CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 600 BRIGHTON ST., BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $125,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-03-28.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 14, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 14, 1999. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $125,000.00 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 $6,944.44 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Reeb Millwork Corp. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management, characterized by a

Citation Matrix — 18 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(l)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $52,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(12)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(03)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Willful
Penalty: $52,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(07)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(05)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(06)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 14, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
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 REEB MILLWORK CORP. cited for?

REEB MILLWORK CORP. received 18 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $125,000.00. The inspection opened on 1997-03-28.

How much was REEB MILLWORK CORP. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $125,000.00 against REEB MILLWORK CORP. in BETHLEHEM, PA. Average per citation: $6,944.44.

Is REEB MILLWORK CORP. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, REEB MILLWORK CORP. has a risk score of 79 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $125,000.00 is above the industry average.