WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 7189 NEW LIFE CIRCLE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $88,472.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-01-15.
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 $88,472.00 is more than 24.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 July 14, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 per-citation average of $29,490.67 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 Weaver Environmental Services, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in excavation safety protocols,
This facility's $88,472 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,283.
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What OSHA violations was WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. cited for?
WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $88,472.00. The inspection opened on 2021-01-15.
How much was WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $88,472.00 against WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. in HUNTSVILLE, AL. Average per citation: $29,490.67.
Is WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 53 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $88,472.00 is above the industry average.