Tier 5 Standard

UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 502 W. BROAD STREET, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2005-08-05
$875.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
369
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 502 W. BROAD STREET, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $875.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-08-05.

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.

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 $875.00 is 76% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 64th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 May 28, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 2, 2003. 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 total proposed penalty of $875.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $875 penalty is higher than 49% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,500.

$2,500
State Avg
$875
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(03)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 28, 2003Abated: 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 UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $875.00. The inspection opened on 2005-08-05.

How much was UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $875.00 against UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Average per citation: $875.00.

Is UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, UNIWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 0 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $875.00 is below the industry average.