BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. — a plate work manufacturing facility located at 1570 MT. ATHOS ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24504 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $283,368.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-06-23.
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 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 $283,368.00 is more than 44.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332313). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 18, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 8, 2021. Of the 3 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 $94,456.00 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 2020 enforcement action against BWXT Nuclear Operation Group reveals a critical breakdown in fire prevention and hazardous material management, characterized by a staggering penalty-to-citation ratio. With over $283,000 in fines across only three violations, the inspection underscores the severe legal and financial consequences
This facility's $283,368 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332313 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $22,748.
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What OSHA violations was BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. cited for?
BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $283,368.00. The inspection opened on 2020-06-23.
How much was BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $283,368.00 against BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. in LYNCHBURG, VA. Average per citation: $94,456.00.
Is BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 41 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 Plate Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $283,368.00 is above the industry average.