Tier 5 Standard

TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC.

📍 7750 EAST AVENUE T, PALMDALE, CA 93550🏭 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237130)📅 2023-08-25
$14,400.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
397
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC. — a power and communication line and related structures construction facility located at 7750 EAST AVENUE T, PALMDALE, CA 93550 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-25.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $14,400.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 February 5, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 20, 2024. 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 cumulative penalty of $14,400.00 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 $14,400.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $14,400 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237130 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,120.

$7,120
State Avg
$14,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 1592(E)
Serious
Penalty: $14,400.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 5, 2024Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC. cited for?

TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,400.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-25.

How much was TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,400.00 against TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC. in PALMDALE, CA. Average per citation: $14,400.00.

Is TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, TEJON CONSTRUCTORS INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $14,400.00 is above the industry average.