142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. — a sheet metal work manufacturing facility located at 600 NORTH POWELL AVENUE, DUNN, NC 28334 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $111,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-05-06.
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 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 $111,200.00 is more than 17.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332322). 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 16 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 4, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 13, 2019. Of the 16 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 cumulative penalty of $111,200.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $6,950.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2019 inspection of Gray Metal South, Inc. revealed a critical
This facility's $111,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332322 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,247.
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What OSHA violations was 142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. cited for?
142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $111,200.00. The inspection opened on 2019-05-06.
How much was 142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $111,200.00 against 142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. in DUNN, NC. Average per citation: $6,950.00.
Is 142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 142136 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. has a risk score of 40 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 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $111,200.00 is above the industry average.