154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC — a all other plastics product manufacturing facility located at 500 CORRELL STREET, SALISBURY, NC 28144 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $171,875.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-09.
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 $171,875.00 is more than 20.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326199). 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 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 February 7, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 15, 2024. 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 $85,937.50 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 Westlake Royal Building Products Inc. reveals a critical, systemic breakdown in the
This facility's $171,875 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326199 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,909.
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What OSHA violations was 154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC cited for?
154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $171,875.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-09.
How much was 154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $171,875.00 against 154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC in SALISBURY, NC. Average per citation: $85,937.50.
Is 154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 154906 - WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC has a risk score of 26 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 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $171,875.00 is above the industry average.