146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC — a cookie and cracker manufacturing facility located at 8600 CRUMP ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-08-20.
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 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 $42,000.00 is more than 4.9× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311821). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
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 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 12, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 20, 2020. Of the 3 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 $42,000.00 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 $14,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2020 inspection of S-L Snacks NC, LLC revealed a high-risk operational
This facility's $42,000 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311821 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,347.
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What OSHA violations was 146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC cited for?
146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-08-20.
How much was 146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,000.00 against 146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC in CHARLOTTE, NC. Average per citation: $14,000.00.
Is 146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 146126 - S-L SNACKS NC, LLC has a risk score of 24 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 Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $42,000.00 is above the industry average.