157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. — a sheet metal work manufacturing facility located at 600 N POWELL AVE, DUNN, NC 28334 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,066.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-09-18.
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 $18,066.00 is more than 2.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332322). 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 99th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 3, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 9, 2024. Of the 1 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 $18,066.00 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 action against this sheet metal manufacturing facility centered on a repeat violation of machine
This facility's $18,066 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332322 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,247.
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What OSHA violations was 157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. cited for?
157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,066.00. The inspection opened on 2024-09-18.
How much was 157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,066.00 against 157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. in DUNN, NC. Average per citation: $18,066.00.
Is 157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 157485 - GRAY METAL SOUTH, INC. has a risk score of 18 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 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $18,066.00 is above the industry average.