Tier 4 Systematic

SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC

📍 5858 GLEN FOREST, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22040🏭 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (NAICS 236115)📅 2006-03-06
$2,725.00
Total Penalties
10
Citations
15/100
Risk Score
388
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 5858 GLEN FOREST, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22040 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,725.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-03-06.

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 $2,725.00 is 24% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 April 3, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 19, 2006. Of the 10 total citations, 1 (10%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,725.00 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 (VA)

This facility's $2,725 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,358.

$3,358
State Avg
$2,725
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. ARM0307 E01
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 17, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.25(a)
Serious
Penalty: $225.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.50(c)
Serious
Penalty: $225.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(04)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 2006Abated: Pending
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 SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC cited for?

SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC received 10 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,725.00. The inspection opened on 2006-03-06.

How much was SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,725.00 against SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Average per citation: $272.50.

Is SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SEWAN ENTERPRISES,LLC has a risk score of 15 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,725.00 is below the industry average.