Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has BCR CONSTRUCTION INC. had?

Accepted Answer

BCR CONSTRUCTION INC. has been inspected 15 times by OSHA between May 24, 2011 and Apr 30, 2024, with 33 violations and $281,454 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is OSHA's multi-employer citation policy in construction?

Accepted Answer

On construction sites with multiple contractors, OSHA can cite more than one employer for the same hazard. Under the multi-employer citation policy, four types of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose workers are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for fixing the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority over the site). General contractors are frequently cited as controlling employers.

Question 3

How does OSHA enforcement work in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement in Texas. The state does not have a state plan covering private-sector workers. Texas has one of the largest workforces in the country, making it a significant area of OSHA enforcement activity, particularly in the construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	13	$191,460
1926.503Fall Protection - Training Requirements	7	$58,979
1926.1053Ladders (Construction)	4	$14,570
1903.19Abatement Verification	4	$2,637
1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)	2	$4,600
1926.102Eye and Face Protection (Construction)	2	$8,859
1926.25Housekeeping	1	$349

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#347453201	Apr 30, 2024	Planned	Partial	3	$8,684
#347306672	Feb 26, 2024	Planned	Partial	4	$17,500
#347191272	Jan 3, 2024	Unprogrammed Other	Partial	3	$80,014
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