T.S.P., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, T.S.P., INC. — a masonry contractors facility located at 100 TROJAN WAY, VINE GROVE, KY 40175 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $420,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-05-07.
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 $420,000.00 is more than 116.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 October 30, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 12, 2009. Of the 12 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 $35,000.00 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.
The 2009 enforcement action against T.S.P., Inc. represents a severe administrative
This facility's $420,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,231.
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What OSHA violations was T.S.P., INC. cited for?
T.S.P., INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $420,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-05-07.
How much was T.S.P., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $420,000.00 against T.S.P., INC. in VINE GROVE, KY. Average per citation: $35,000.00.
Is T.S.P., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, T.S.P., INC. has a risk score of 76 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 Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $420,000.00 is above the industry average.