📍 LOT #10 HERMAN GAVER ROAD, FUNKSTOWN, MD 21734🏭 Construction (NAICS 238130)📅 2021-11-17
$96,400.00
Total Penalties
13
Citations
85/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC — a construction facility located at LOT #10 HERMAN GAVER ROAD, FUNKSTOWN, MD 21734 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $96,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-11-17.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $96,400.00 is more than 26.7× 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 MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.2 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 January 5, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 8, 2022. Of the 13 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 $96,400.00 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 $7,415.38 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for VD Construction Services LLC reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational safety protocols,
Citation Matrix — 13 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Willful
Penalty: $14,000.00Gravity: 7Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $12,000.00Gravity: 6Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Willful
Penalty: $12,000.00Gravity: 6Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Willful
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Willful
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Willful
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Willful
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Willful
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13)
Ladders (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(06)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 5, 2022Abated: 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.