Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100129 CFR 1926.300(b)(4)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$8,840
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Current$8,840
OSHA Inspection
Paramount Builders, Ltd. — OSHA Inspection #346434053
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa · Commercial Building Construction (NAICS 236220) · 12 workers on site
Inspection outcome
Opened: January 9, 2023 · Status: Open
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Citations issued
OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.
Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment
Violations11
Serious+0
Initial penalty$534,802
Current penalty$534,802
Accidents0
Duration—
Summary
What happened in this inspection
On January 9, 2023, OSHA opened Paramount Builders, Ltd.’s inspection #346434053 at PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — an establishment in the commercial building construction industry. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.
OSHA cited the employer for 11 violations totaling $534,802 in current penalties. All citations were Other-than-serious.
Breakdown by classification
11violations total
Willful327%
A Willful violation is one OSHA determined the employer committed with intentional disregard for, or plain indifference to, the OSH Act. It carries the highest civil penalty — up to ~$165,000 per violation. Willful violations are rare and signal the most serious workplace safety failures.
Repeat436%
A Repeat violation means OSHA cited the employer for a substantially similar violation within the past 5 years. Penalties multiply (up to ~$165,000 per repeat citation) and indicate the employer failed to permanently abate a recurring hazard.
Serious436%
A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.
Citations
Citations issued in this inspection
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100229 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$8,840
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Current$8,840
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100329 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$8,840
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Current$8,840
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100429 CFR 1926.416(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$8,840
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Current$8,840
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0200129 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$154,696
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Current$154,696
Willfulgravity 5
Citation #0200229 CFR 1926.501(b)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$132,593
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Current$132,593
Willfulgravity 5
Citation #0200329 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$132,593
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Current$132,593
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #0300129 CFR 1926.102(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$22,101
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Current$22,101
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #0300229 CFR 1926.403(b)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$17,679
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Current$17,679
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #0300329 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$17,679
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Current$17,679
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #0300429 CFR 1926.701(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$22,101
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Current$22,101
Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 346434053 at OSHA Establishment Search.
Same employer
Other OSHA inspections at Paramount Builders, Ltd.
Earlier or related cases at this establishment.
Open caseApr 9, 2026
Safety inspection#348869231
Case still open. Citations may follow.
No violationsMar 5, 2025
Safety inspection#348091554
Closed May 1 — no citations.
Serious citedFeb 26, 2025
Safety inspection#348074121
1violation
1serious+
Penalty assessed$1,820
Serious citedApr 13, 2023
Safety inspection#346636194
1violation
1serious+
Penalty assessed$442
Citation issuedApr 10, 2023
Safety inspection#346634389
2violations
Penalty assessed$46,403
Citation issuedJan 12, 2023
Safety inspection#346450414
3violations
Penalty assessed$33,145
Reference
About OSHA inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.
Citations
Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.
Open vs closed
An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.
Current vs initial penalty
Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.
Trigger types
A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.
About this inspection
OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.
Sources
Cross-check with OSHA directly
This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 346434053 directly:
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