THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY — a power and communication line and related structures construction facility located at KANAWHA STATE FOREST POLLY HOLLOW, CHARLESTON, WV 25305 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,953.60. The inspection case was opened on 2016-07-21.
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 $19,953.60 is more than 5.5× 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 WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 January 13, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 26, 2017. Of the 6 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 $19,953.60 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 $3,325.60 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of The L.E. Myers Company’s operations in the Kanawha State Forest revealed
This facility's $19,954 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237130 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,846.
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What OSHA violations was THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY cited for?
THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,953.60. The inspection opened on 2016-07-21.
How much was THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,953.60 against THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY in CHARLESTON, WV. Average per citation: $3,325.60.
Is THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY has a risk score of 6 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 $19,953.60 is above the industry average.