140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at SHELBY KATHERINE WAY, LOT 57, GREENSBORO, NC 27455 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-01-30.
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 $35,700.00 is more than 9.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 March 11, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 19, 2019. 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 $17,850.00 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 D.R. Horton’s Greensboro operations highlighted a critical breakdown in fall protection protocols
This facility's $35,700 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,995.
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What OSHA violations was 140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO cited for?
140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,700.00. The inspection opened on 2019-01-30.
How much was 140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,700.00 against 140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO in GREENSBORO, NC. Average per citation: $17,850.00.
Is 140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 140990 - D.R. HORTON, INC. - GREENSBORO has a risk score of 8 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $35,700.00 is above the industry average.