158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC. — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 3549 CASH DRIVE, LOT 15 AND 16, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27107 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,262.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-31.
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 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 $32,262.00 is more than 8.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). 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: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 13, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 17, 2025. 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 $32,262.00 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 $16,131.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This enforcement action underscores a persistent failure in fall protection management at one of the nation’s largest residential developers
This facility's $32,262 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,995.
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What OSHA violations was 158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC. cited for?
158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,262.00. The inspection opened on 2024-12-31.
How much was 158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,262.00 against 158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC. in WINSTON SALEM, NC. Average per citation: $16,131.00.
Is 158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 158024 - D.R. HORTON, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $32,262.00 is above the industry average.