Tier 1 Critical

SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC.

📍 103 WEST BROAD STREET, STAMFORD, CT 06902🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2025-06-12
$1,224,798.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
75/100
Risk Score
413
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 103 WEST BROAD STREET, STAMFORD, CT 06902 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,224,798.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-12.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 $1,224,798.00 is more than 339.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 9, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 6, 2026. Of the 11 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 per-citation average of $111,345.27 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against Sound Construction Inc. represents a catastrophic failure of safety management, evidenced by a staggering $

Industry Benchmark (CT)

This facility's $1,224,798 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,083.

$13,083
State Avg
$1,224,798
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $16,550.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(20)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $16,550.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $16,550.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Serious
Penalty: $16,550.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Willful
Penalty: $165,514.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Willful
Penalty: $165,514.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $165,514.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $165,514.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $165,514.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(d)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $165,514.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $165,514.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 9, 2025Abated: 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 SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?

SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,224,798.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-12.

How much was SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,224,798.00 against SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. in STAMFORD, CT. Average per citation: $111,345.27.

Is SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. has a risk score of 75 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $1,224,798.00 is above the industry average.