VERNEL JONES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VERNEL JONES — a drywall and insulation contractors facility located at 6860 BLUEBONNET BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70810 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-02-05.
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 $6,300.00 is 75% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 April 30, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 6, 2003. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,300.00 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.
This facility's $6,300 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238310 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,373.
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What OSHA violations was VERNEL JONES cited for?
VERNEL JONES received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,300.00. The inspection opened on 2003-02-05.
How much was VERNEL JONES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,300.00 against VERNEL JONES in BATON ROUGE, LA. Average per citation: $1,050.00.
Is VERNEL JONES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VERNEL JONES has a risk score of 4 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 Drywall and Insulation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $6,300.00 is above the industry average.