155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. — a couriers and express delivery services facility located at 1544 OLD GREENSBORO ROAD, KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-31.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,000.00 is more than 4.5× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 492110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th 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 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 May 3, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 13, 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 cumulative penalty of $25,000.00 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 $12,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 492110 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,513.
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What OSHA violations was 155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. cited for?
155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-31.
How much was 155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against 155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. in KERNERSVILLE, NC. Average per citation: $12,500.00.
Is 155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 155903 - FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Couriers and Express Delivery Services facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.