SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., INC. — a structural steel and precast concrete contractors facility located at 201 OXNARD DR., PORT WENTWORTH, GA 31407 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,188.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-04-04.
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 $12,188.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 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. 2 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 28, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 24, 2009. Of the 8 total citations, 8 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,188.00 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 $1,523.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,188 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238120 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,852.
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What OSHA violations was SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., INC. cited for?
SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,188.00. The inspection opened on 2008-04-04.
How much was SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,188.00 against SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., INC. in PORT WENTWORTH, GA. Average per citation: $1,523.50.
Is SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SAVANNAH BRIDGE CO., 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 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $12,188.00 is above the industry average.