RICHARD E. FOWLER, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RICHARD E. FOWLER, INC. — a sector not classified facility located at 5951 COLONIAL DRIVE, MARGATE, FL 33063 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $350,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-11-12.

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 FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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. 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 28, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 18, 1997. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $35,000.00 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 enforcement record for Richard E. Fowler, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in