VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC — a industrial building construction facility located at 1994 WYOMING 203, LARAMIE, WY 82070 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-05-05.
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 $11,900.00 is more than 3.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 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 July 25, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 3, 2016. Of the 11 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 $11,900.00 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 $1,081.82 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $11,900 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236210 industry in WY. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,178.
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What OSHA violations was VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC cited for?
VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC received 11 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,900.00. The inspection opened on 2016-05-05.
How much was VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $11,900.00 against VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC in LARAMIE, WY. Average per citation: $1,081.82.
Is VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC has a risk score of 17 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 Industrial Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $11,900.00 is above the industry average.