134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT — a fire protection facility located at 700 W. FRANKLIN BOULEVARD, GASTONIA, NC 28052 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-04-19.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $33,000.00 is more than 21.7× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 922160). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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. 1 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 May 26, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 9, 2017. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $16,500.00 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 the City of Gastonia Fire Department reveals a significant breakdown in institutional safety
This facility's $33,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 922160 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,635.
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What OSHA violations was 134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT cited for?
134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-04-19.
How much was 134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,000.00 against 134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT in GASTONIA, NC. Average per citation: $16,500.00.
Is 134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 134251 - CITY OF GASTONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fire Protection facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $33,000.00 is above the industry average.