WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 194 HAZELWOOD DRIVE, WASHINGTON, PA 15301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-06-29.
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 2.8 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 $100,000.00 is more than 27.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 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 November 30, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 3, 2004. Of the 12 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 $100,000.00 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 $8,333.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
Industry Context:* Trenching is one of the "Focus Four" hazards. This enforcement action shows OSHA'
This facility's $100,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,112.
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What OSHA violations was WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. cited for?
WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100,000.00. The inspection opened on 2004-06-29.
How much was WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100,000.00 against WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. in WASHINGTON, PA. Average per citation: $8,333.33.
Is WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. has a risk score of 71 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $100,000.00 is above the industry average.