Tier 4 Systematic

THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC.

📍 1515 NORTH LAFAYETTE AVE., TERRE HAUTE, IN 47804🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2010-12-20
$13,230.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
395
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 1515 NORTH LAFAYETTE AVE., TERRE HAUTE, IN 47804 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,230.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-20.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $13,230.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 31, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2011. Of the 18 total citations, 1 (6%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,230.00 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 $735.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (IN)

This facility's $13,230 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,764.

$3,764
State Avg
$13,230
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 18 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $630.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.153(o)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(09)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(05)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(c)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(c)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2011Abated: 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 THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC. cited for?

THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,230.00. The inspection opened on 2010-12-20.

How much was THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,230.00 against THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC. in TERRE HAUTE, IN. Average per citation: $735.00.

Is THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTON, INC. has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $13,230.00 is above the industry average.