VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at ESTATE COTTAGE YARD, ST CROIX, VI 00820 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,762.50. The inspection case was opened on 2008-02-20.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $42,762.50 is more than 14.9× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 1, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 4, 2006. Of the 4 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 $42,762.50 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 $10,690.63 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Vivot Construction Corporation reveals a critical breakdown in fall protection protocols, characterized
This facility's $42,763 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,904.
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What OSHA violations was VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION cited for?
VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,762.50. The inspection opened on 2008-02-20.
How much was VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,762.50 against VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in ST CROIX, VI. Average per citation: $10,690.63.
Is VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VIVOT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION has a risk score of 45 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $42,762.50 is above the industry average.