Tier 5 Standard

SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC

📍 412 HURLINGHAM AVENUE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2021-07-08
$28,350.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
8/100
Risk Score
432
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 412 HURLINGHAM AVENUE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-07-08.

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 $28,350.00 is more than 7.9× 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 CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 November 16, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 6, 2022. Of the 7 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,350.00 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 $4,050.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Six Sigma Builders, LLC reveals a pattern of systemic safety management failures that extend beyond simple administrative oversight into high-gravity operational hazards. The assessment of two "Serious" violations under Standards 3650(T)(27) and 3703,

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $28,350 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,868.

$3,868
State Avg
$28,350
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
OSHA Std. 342(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 16, 2021Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 1509(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 16, 2021Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 1509(B)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 16, 2021Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3205(C)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 16, 2021Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3668(A)(2)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 16, 2021Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3650(T)(27)
Serious
Penalty: $10,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 16, 2021Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3703
Serious
Penalty: $10,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 16, 2021Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC cited for?

SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC received 7 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,350.00. The inspection opened on 2021-07-08.

How much was SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $28,350.00 against SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC in SAN MATEO, CA. Average per citation: $4,050.00.

Is SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SIX SIGMA BUILDERS, LLC has a risk score of 8 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $28,350.00 is above the industry average.