WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES — a masonry contractors facility located at 4208 HWY 360, FORT WORTH, TX 76155 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,010.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-07-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $50,010.00 is more than 13.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 10, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 25, 2019. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $25,005.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for WCS Construction Services reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of non-compliance regarding scaffolding safety,
This facility's $50,010 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,269.
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What OSHA violations was WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES cited for?
WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,010.00. The inspection opened on 2019-07-10.
How much was WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,010.00 against WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES in FORT WORTH, TX. Average per citation: $25,005.00.
Is WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES has a risk score of 26 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $50,010.00 is above the industry average.