Tier 5 Standard

C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC.

📍 4875 SUSQUEHANNA TRAIL, YORK, PA 17406🏭 General Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493110)📅 2021-09-15
$6,657.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
367
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC. — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 4875 SUSQUEHANNA TRAIL, YORK, PA 17406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,657.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-09-15.

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 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 $6,657.00 is 20% above the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 2, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 28, 2022. 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 total proposed penalty of $6,657.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $6,657 penalty is higher than 66% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,969.

$7,969
State Avg
$6,657
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $6,657.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 2, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 2, 2022Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC. cited for?

C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,657.00. The inspection opened on 2021-09-15.

How much was C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,657.00 against C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC. in YORK, PA. Average per citation: $3,328.50.

Is C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $6,657.00 is above the industry average.