Tier 4 Systematic

VAS-WORKS, LLC.

📍 2504 28TH STREET, NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018🏭 Construction (NAICS 238140)📅 2017-02-15
$27,707.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
345
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VAS-WORKS, LLC. — a construction facility located at 2504 28TH STREET, NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,707.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-02-15.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $27,707.00 is more than 7.7× 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 DC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,873 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,815.69.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 9 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 March 23, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 4, 2017. Of the 15 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 $27,707.00 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 $1,847.13 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Vas-Works, LLC reveals a profound and systemic failure to manage high-

Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $2,173.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $2,173.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.95(a)
Occupational Noise Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,173.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,173.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(06)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,803.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,173.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,630.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 23, 2017Abated: 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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