Tier 5 Standard

THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY

📍 15200 MAJOR LANDALES BOULEVARD, BOWIE, MD 20716🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-08-27
$7,600.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
295
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 15200 MAJOR LANDALES BOULEVARD, BOWIE, MD 20716 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-08-27.

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.

State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 10, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 13, 1998. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,600.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $7,600.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 10, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
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 THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY cited for?

THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,600.00. The inspection opened on 1998-08-27.

How much was THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,600.00 against THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY in BOWIE, MD. Average per citation: $7,600.00.

Is THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY has a risk score of 16 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $7,600.00 is above the industry average.