Tier 4 Systematic

SEILER BUILDERS CORP.

📍 801 N. 49TH ST., FORT SMITH, AR 72903🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2003-04-23
$6,550.00
Total Penalties
17
Citations
19/100
Risk Score
362
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEILER BUILDERS CORP. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 801 N. 49TH ST., FORT SMITH, AR 72903 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-04-23.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $6,550.00 is 81% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 5 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 May 9, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 15, 2003. Of the 17 total citations, 15 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,550.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (AR)

This facility's $6,550 penalty is higher than 81% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,579.

$4,579
State Avg
$6,550
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 17 Citations
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(h)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(h)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 9, 2003Abated: ✓ 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 SEILER BUILDERS CORP. cited for?

SEILER BUILDERS CORP. received 17 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,550.00. The inspection opened on 2003-04-23.

How much was SEILER BUILDERS CORP. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,550.00 against SEILER BUILDERS CORP. in FORT SMITH, AR. Average per citation: $385.29.

Is SEILER BUILDERS CORP. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SEILER BUILDERS CORP. has a risk score of 19 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $6,550.00 is above the industry average.