TRIPLE A BUILT LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRIPLE A BUILT LLC — a construction facility located at LOT 30 LITTLE GARDEN LANE, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $116,605.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-18.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $116,605.00 is more than 32.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 March 25, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 18, 2024. Of the 4 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 $29,151.25 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.
Triple A Built LLC’s enforcement record reflects a profound and recurring failure to manage the most lethal risk in the residential construction industry: falls from heights. The presence of three distinct "Repeat" violations of the 1926.501(b)(13) standard indicates a chronic refusal to implement fall protection systems for employees engaged in residential construction activities. By categorizing these violations as Repeat with maximum gravity ratings of 10, OSHA signaled that this employer had been previously cited for identical hazards yet failed to institute a sustainable safety program. This pattern suggests a systemic breakdown in site supervision and a corporate culture that prioritizes production speed over regulatory compliance. The total penalty of $116,605 is exceptionally high for a small-scale framing contractor (NAICS 238130), placing this facility in a high-risk category typically reserved for egregious offenders. Practically, these citations mean that workers were likely exposed to life-threatening falls without the benefit of guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. Furthermore, the inclusion of a Repeat violation for eye and face protection (1926.102(a)(1)) demonstrates a broader negligence regarding basic personal protective equipment (PPE). For legal and EHS professionals, this record serves as a textbook example of recidivism that could easily escalate to Willful or egregious classifications in future inspections, significantly increasing the likelihood of criminal referral should a fatality occur.