Tier 5 Standard

STAR ERECTORS, INC.

📍 5581 WEST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43228🏭 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (NAICS 238190)📅 2008-03-06
$840.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
367
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STAR ERECTORS, INC. — a other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors facility located at 5581 WEST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43228 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $840.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-03-06.

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 $840.00 is 77% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238190). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 54th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 March 28, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2008. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $840.00 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 (OH)

This facility's $840 penalty is higher than 17% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238190 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,955.

$5,955
State Avg
$840
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 28, 2008Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 28, 2008Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.454(c)
Serious
Penalty: $315.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 28, 2008Abated: ✓ Yes
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 STAR ERECTORS, INC. cited for?

STAR ERECTORS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $840.00. The inspection opened on 2008-03-06.

How much was STAR ERECTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $840.00 against STAR ERECTORS, INC. in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $280.00.

Is STAR ERECTORS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, STAR ERECTORS, INC. 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 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $840.00 is below the industry average.