V & M ERECTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, V & M ERECTORS, INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at THE "NEW RIVER BRIDGE" ON INTERSTATE I-95, BETWEEN SR 84 AND DAVIE BOULEVARD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-02-11.
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 $21,700.00 is more than 6.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 August 7, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 10 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 cumulative penalty of $21,700.00 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 $2,170.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for V & M Erectors, Inc. during the New River Bridge project reveals a
This facility's $21,700 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,231.
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What OSHA violations was V & M ERECTORS, INC. cited for?
V & M ERECTORS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,700.00. The inspection opened on 2014-02-11.
How much was V & M ERECTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,700.00 against V & M ERECTORS, INC. in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Average per citation: $2,170.00.
Is V & M ERECTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, V & M ERECTORS, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,700.00 is above the industry average.