XIANG WANG CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, XIANG WANG CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION — a masonry contractors facility located at COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION, HAGATNA, GU 96910 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,937.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-10-12.

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 $18,937.00 is more than 5.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within GU, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 5,525 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,014.32.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 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 November 8, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 15, 2023. Of the 6 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 cumulative penalty of $18,937.00 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 $3,156.17 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Xiang Wang Construction Corporation reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism and systemic neglect regarding fundamental mechanical and electrical safety protocols. The presence of a repeat violation under 1926.303(b)(1) for improper guarding of grinding machinery is the most significant indicator of a failed safety management system; it demonstrates that the employer was previously alerted to the amputation and projectile risks associated with unshielded equipment but failed to implement permanent corrective actions. This repeat classification significantly inflated the penalty structure, reflecting OSHA’s intent to deter persistent non-compliance. Furthermore, the cluster of electrical violations—specifically regarding strain relief, improper splicing, and general equipment