153503 - BESTCO LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 153503 - BESTCO LLC — a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing facility located at 288 MAZEPPA ROAD, MOORESVILLE, NC 28115 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,004.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-31.
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 $29,004.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325412). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
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 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 March 13, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 17, 2023. 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 $29,004.00 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 Bestco LLC underscores a critical failure in the facility’s hazardous energy control
This facility's $29,004 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325412 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,275.
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What OSHA violations was 153503 - BESTCO LLC cited for?
153503 - BESTCO LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,004.00. The inspection opened on 2023-01-31.
How much was 153503 - BESTCO LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $29,004.00 against 153503 - BESTCO LLC in MOORESVILLE, NC. Average per citation: $29,004.00.
Is 153503 - BESTCO LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 153503 - BESTCO LLC has a risk score of 20 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 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $29,004.00 is above the industry average.