UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC — a masonry contractors facility located at 5038 19TH AVE., KENOSHA, WI 53140 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-20.
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 $19,100.00 is more than 5.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 16, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 23, 2010. Of the 29 total citations, 14 (48%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,100.00 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 $658.62 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $19,100 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,408.
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What OSHA violations was UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC cited for?
UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC received 29 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,100.00. The inspection opened on 2010-07-20.
How much was UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,100.00 against UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC in KENOSHA, WI. Average per citation: $658.62.
Is UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNIVERSAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC has a risk score of 27 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 Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $19,100.00 is above the industry average.