141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 4410 NAPA OAK DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-02-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $65,000.00 is more than 18.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236116). 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 2 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 August 2, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 16, 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 $32,500.00 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.
Carocon Corporation’s 2019 inspection record reveals a high-gravity safety failure centered
This facility's $65,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,888.
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What OSHA violations was 141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION cited for?
141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-02-10.
How much was 141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,000.00 against 141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION in CHARLOTTE, NC. Average per citation: $32,500.00.
Is 141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 141131 - CAROCON CORPORATION has a risk score of 14 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $65,000.00 is above the industry average.