Tier 5 Standard

WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

📍 1801 PULASKI HIGHWAY, BEAR, DE 19701🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2012-02-02
$4,900.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 1801 PULASKI HIGHWAY, BEAR, DE 19701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-02-02.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $4,900.00 is 36% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 80th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 1, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 6, 2012. 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 total proposed penalty of $4,900.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (DE)

This facility's $4,900 penalty is higher than 69% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,550.

$5,550
State Avg
$4,900
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 1, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 1, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: March 1, 2012Abated: Pending
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 WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. cited for?

WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,900.00. The inspection opened on 2012-02-02.

How much was WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,900.00 against WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. in BEAR, DE. Average per citation: $1,633.33.

Is WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. has a risk score of 1 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $4,900.00 is above the industry average.