SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC — a structural steel and precast concrete contractors facility located at 4116 HIGHWAY 231 NORTH, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,420.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-02-07.
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 $20,420.00 is more than 5.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 26, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 10, 2019. Of the 1 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 $20,420.00 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.
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This facility's $20,420 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238120 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,568.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC cited for?
SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,420.00. The inspection opened on 2019-02-07.
How much was SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,420.00 against SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC in PANAMA CITY, FL. Average per citation: $20,420.00.
Is SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHERN STEEL ERECTORS, INC has a risk score of 19 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 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,420.00 is above the industry average.