BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 5045 RITCHIE HIGHWAY, BROOKLYN, MD 21225 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-12-13.
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 $2,400.00 is 34% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
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 February 28, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 total proposed penalty of $2,400.00 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.
This facility's $2,400 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,332.
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What OSHA violations was BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. cited for?
BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,400.00. The inspection opened on 2018-12-13.
How much was BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,400.00 against BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. in BROOKLYN, MD. Average per citation: $2,400.00.
Is BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 15 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 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,400.00 is below the industry average.