Tier 5 Standard

SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 PORTO FINO APARTMENTS (MILITARY TRAIL), WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33402🏭 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (NAICS 238190)📅 2007-03-06
$19,600.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
393
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors facility located at PORTO FINO APARTMENTS (MILITARY TRAIL), WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33402 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-03-06.

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 $19,600.00 is more than 5.4× 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 FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 24, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 6, 2006. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,600.00 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 $3,266.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Sandi Construction, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to implement foundational safety management systems

Industry Benchmark (FL)

This facility's $19,600 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238190 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,903.

$4,903
State Avg
$19,600
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(07)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2006Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,600.00. The inspection opened on 2007-03-06.

How much was SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $19,600.00 against SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC. in WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Average per citation: $3,266.67.

Is SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SANDI CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 $19,600.00 is above the industry average.