Tier 5 Standard

SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC

📍 1 N. MAIN STREET THE DRUNK'N BAKER, SMYRNA, DE 19977🏭 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (NAICS 238320)📅 2015-10-22
$2,100.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
374
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC — a painting and wall covering contractors facility located at 1 N. MAIN STREET THE DRUNK'N BAKER, SMYRNA, DE 19977 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-10-22.

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 $2,100.00 is 42% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238320). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 65th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 December 21, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 19, 2016. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $2,100.00 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 (DE)

This facility's $2,100 penalty is higher than 37% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238320 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,717.

$12,717
State Avg
$2,100
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: December 21, 2015Abated: 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 SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC cited for?

SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,100.00. The inspection opened on 2015-10-22.

How much was SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,100.00 against SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC in SMYRNA, DE. Average per citation: $1,050.00.

Is SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SNOW'S PAINTING SERVICE, LLC has a risk score of 1 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 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,100.00 is below the industry average.