Tier 4 Systematic

WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS

📍 560 REYNOLDS STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30909🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-02-04
$24,250.00
Total Penalties
21
Citations
39/100
Risk Score
352
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 560 REYNOLDS STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30909 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-02-04.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 21 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 April 7, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 7, 1993. Of the 21 total citations, 15 (71%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $24,250.00 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 $1,154.76 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Wheeler Masonry Contractors reveals a high-gravity collapse of safety

Citation Matrix — 21 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(16)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 05Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(f)(05)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(f)(05)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(h)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 18, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 18, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 18, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS cited for?

WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS received 21 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,250.00. The inspection opened on 1993-02-04.

How much was WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $24,250.00 against WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS in AUGUSTA, GA. Average per citation: $1,154.76.

Is WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WHEELER MASONRY CONTRACTORS has a risk score of 39 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $24,250.00 is above the industry average.