TME ENTERPRISES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TME ENTERPRISES — a other support activities for road transportation facility located at HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE TUNNEL, NORFOLK, VA 23503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $63,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-08-24.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $63,000.00 is more than 14.8× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488490). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 16, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 20, 2012. 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 per-citation average of $63,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against TME Enterprises following the 2011 inspection at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel
This facility's $63,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488490 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,579.
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What OSHA violations was TME ENTERPRISES cited for?
TME ENTERPRISES received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $63,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-08-24.
How much was TME ENTERPRISES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $63,000.00 against TME ENTERPRISES in NORFOLK, VA. Average per citation: $63,000.00.
Is TME ENTERPRISES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TME ENTERPRISES has a risk score of 47 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Support Activities for Road Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $63,000.00 is above the industry average.