S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 2619 ROTHERWOOD AVE, EVANSVILLE, IN 47711 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-05-02.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $52,800.00 is more than 14.6× 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 IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 8, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 26, 2011. Of the 20 total citations, 2 (10%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $52,800.00 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 $2,640.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $52,800 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,764.
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What OSHA violations was S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 20 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,800.00. The inspection opened on 2011-05-02.
How much was S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,800.00 against S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. in EVANSVILLE, IN. Average per citation: $2,640.00.
Is S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, S.J.LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 30 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $52,800.00 is above the industry average.