WELLINGTON TEIXEIRA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WELLINGTON TEIXEIRA — a construction facility located at 348 BRIDGE STREET, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $149,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-14.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $149,050.00 is more than 41.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). 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 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 August 8, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 25, 2024. 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 $49,683.33 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 Wellington Teixeira reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational fall protection protocols, characterized by high-gravity recidivism. The imposition of nearly $150,000 in penalties for a mere three citations is extraordinary for a framing contractor, signaling that OSHA has categorized