SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at SUMITOMO PIA MARINE, HARMON, GU 96911 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $53,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-06-25.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
State Context: Within GU, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 5,525 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,014.32.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 23, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 17, 1992. Of the 15 total citations, 15 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $53,800.00 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 $3,586.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 1991 enforcement action against Sumitomo Construction Co., Inc
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What OSHA violations was SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. cited for?
SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $53,800.00. The inspection opened on 1991-06-25.
How much was SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $53,800.00 against SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. in HARMON, GU. Average per citation: $3,586.67.
Is SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $53,800.00 is above the industry average.