Tier 5 Standard

156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

📍 901 NORTH MAIN STREET, HIGH POINT, NC 27260🏭 Information (NAICS 519120)📅 2024-06-27
$8,045.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
374
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY — a information facility located at 901 NORTH MAIN STREET, HIGH POINT, NC 27260 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,045.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-06-27.

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 1.2 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.5 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,045.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $3,202.96 for facilities in the Information sector (NAICS 519120). This sector encompasses 4,045 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $13.0M.

State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th 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 December 11, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 19, 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 total proposed penalty of $8,045.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (NC)

This facility's $8,045 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 519120 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,108.

$2,108
State Avg
$8,045
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $5,045.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 11, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 11, 2024Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in HIGH POINT, NC (Broader Sector)

156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (This Facility)
$8.0K
2 cit.
150666 - THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE, LLC
$27.0K
14 cit.
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY
$2.5K
8 cit.
THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE, INC.
$1.0K
3 cit.
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$292.0K
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$284.0K
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$30.3K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was 156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY cited for?

156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,045.00. The inspection opened on 2024-06-27.

How much was 156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,045.00 against 156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY in HIGH POINT, NC. Average per citation: $4,022.50.

Is 156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, 156994 - CITY OF HIGH POINT - NEAL F AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY has a risk score of 2 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 Information facilities is $3,202.96. This facility penalty of $8,045.00 is above the industry average.