WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. — a construction facility located at 3071 SOUTH US HWY 231, OZARK, AL 36360 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $161,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-03-03.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $161,500.00 is more than 44.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). 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 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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. 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 31, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 6, 2010. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $26,916.67 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 profile for Wiregrass Construction Company reveals a catastrophic collapse of trenching and excavation safety protocols, characterized