155742 - SIKA CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 155742 - SIKA CORPORATION — a all other miscellaneous manufacturing facility located at 1909 KYLE COURT, GASTONIA, NC 28052 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,875.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-03.
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 $46,875.00 is more than 7.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339999). 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 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 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 June 24, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 28, 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 $23,437.50 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 Sika Corporation’s Gastonia facility reveals a troubling breakdown in
This facility's $46,875 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 339999 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,555.
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What OSHA violations was 155742 - SIKA CORPORATION cited for?
155742 - SIKA CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $46,875.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-03.
How much was 155742 - SIKA CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $46,875.00 against 155742 - SIKA CORPORATION in GASTONIA, NC. Average per citation: $23,437.50.
Is 155742 - SIKA CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 155742 - SIKA CORPORATION has a risk score of 25 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 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $46,875.00 is above the industry average.