VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 882 WEST SEVENTH STREET, ST PAUL, MN 55102 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-10-02.
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.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 December 6, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 11, 2000. Of the 3 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 $25,500.00 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 $8,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Vruno and Williams Contracting, Inc. reveals a profound and intentional disregard for occupational health standards, specifically regarding asbestos exposure in construction. The issuance of three "Willful" violations—the most severe classification under OSHA—signals that the employer acted with either intentional disregard for the law or plain indifference to worker safety. By violating standards 1926.1101(e)(1), (g)(4), and (g)(5), the firm failed to establish
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What OSHA violations was VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC. cited for?
VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,500.00. The inspection opened on 2000-10-02.
How much was VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,500.00 against VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC. in ST PAUL, MN. Average per citation: $8,500.00.
Is VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VRUNO AND WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, INC. has a risk score of 41 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $25,500.00 is above the industry average.