BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATION GROUP, INC. — a 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.
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