140003 - BETCO INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 140003 - BETCO INC. — a prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing facility located at 228 COMMERCE BLVD., STATESVILLE, NC 28625 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $56,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-21.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $56,000.00 is more than 8.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332311). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 1 citations spanning 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 8, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 13, 2018. Of the 1 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 $56,000.00 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 action against this prefabricated metal building manufacturing facility centered on a singular, high-gravity violation of
This facility's $56,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332311 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,090.
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What OSHA violations was 140003 - BETCO INC. cited for?
140003 - BETCO INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $56,000.00. The inspection opened on 2018-09-21.
How much was 140003 - BETCO INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $56,000.00 against 140003 - BETCO INC. in STATESVILLE, NC. Average per citation: $56,000.00.
Is 140003 - BETCO INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 140003 - BETCO INC. has a risk score of 46 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 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $56,000.00 is above the industry average.