Tier 2 Severe

SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC

📍 (SEWER) CO RD 1050 NORTH, GREENWOOD, IN 46142🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1988-06-15
$22,600.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
54/100
Risk Score
381
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at (SEWER) CO RD 1050 NORTH, GREENWOOD, IN 46142 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 1988-06-15.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 1, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 7, 1988. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $22,600.00 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 $2,054.55 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Sanders Builders and Contracting Co Inc. reveals a catastrophic failure in trenching and

Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1926.650(e)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(h)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(c)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(e)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(k)
Willful
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.600(a)(05)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(06)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.650(e)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 31, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(h)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 31, 1988Abated: ✓ 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 SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC cited for?

SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,600.00. The inspection opened on 1988-06-15.

How much was SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $22,600.00 against SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC in GREENWOOD, IN. Average per citation: $2,054.55.

Is SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SANDERS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTING CO INC has a risk score of 54 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $22,600.00 is above the industry average.