AVERITT EXPRESS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AVERITT EXPRESS, INC. — a general freight trucking, local facility located at 1156 OLD NORCROSS ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,625.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-10-19.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $65,625.00 is more than 15.5× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484110). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 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 April 10, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 25, 2023. 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 $32,812.50 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 Averitt Express, Inc. highlights a high-risk operational environment where
This facility's $65,625 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484110 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,093.
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What OSHA violations was AVERITT EXPRESS, INC. cited for?
AVERITT EXPRESS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,625.00. The inspection opened on 2022-10-19.
How much was AVERITT EXPRESS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,625.00 against AVERITT EXPRESS, INC. in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Average per citation: $32,812.50.
Is AVERITT EXPRESS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AVERITT EXPRESS, INC. has a risk score of 14 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for General Freight Trucking, Local facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $65,625.00 is above the industry average.