Tier 5 Standard

THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC

📍 4137 WADSWORTH COURT, ANNANDALE, VA 22003🏭 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (NAICS 531110)📅 2024-09-10
$15,403.50
Total Penalties
5
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
374
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC — a lessors of residential buildings and dwellings facility located at 4137 WADSWORTH COURT, ANNANDALE, VA 22003 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,403.50. The inspection case was opened on 2024-09-10.

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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $15,403.50 is more than 4.8× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531110). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 28, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 16, 2025. Of the 5 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 $15,403.50 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 $3,080.70 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $15,404 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 531110 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,978.

$3,978
State Avg
$15,404
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $11,112.50Gravity: 10Issued: February 28, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 28, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 28, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $4,291.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 28, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 28, 2025Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC cited for?

THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,403.50. The inspection opened on 2024-09-10.

How much was THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,403.50 against THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC in ANNANDALE, VA. Average per citation: $3,080.70.

Is THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THE DONALDSON GROUP LLC has a risk score of 5 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 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $15,403.50 is above the industry average.