155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC — a roofing contractors facility located at 7301 SOUTH BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,312.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-09-11.
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 $70,312.00 is more than 19.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). 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 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 15, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 20, 2023. 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 $35,156.00 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 profile for Innovations NC, Inc. reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism within the high
This facility's $70,312 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,823.
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What OSHA violations was 155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC cited for?
155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,312.00. The inspection opened on 2023-09-11.
How much was 155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,312.00 against 155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC in CHARLOTTE, NC. Average per citation: $35,156.00.
Is 155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 155132 - INNOVATIONS NC, INC has a risk score of 30 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $70,312.00 is above the industry average.