BERT WOLFE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BERT WOLFE, INC. — a new car dealers facility located at 1900 PATRICK STREET PLAZA, CHARLESTON, WV 25387 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,163.75. The inspection case was opened on 2011-12-06.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,163.75 is 61% above the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 441110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 January 19, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 27, 2012. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,163.75 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.
This facility's $5,164 penalty is higher than 69% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 441110 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,508.
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What OSHA violations was BERT WOLFE, INC. cited for?
BERT WOLFE, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,163.75. The inspection opened on 2011-12-06.
How much was BERT WOLFE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,163.75 against BERT WOLFE, INC. in CHARLESTON, WV. Average per citation: $1,721.25.
Is BERT WOLFE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BERT WOLFE, INC. 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 New Car Dealers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $5,163.75 is above the industry average.