CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. — a veneer, plywood, and engineered wood product manufacturing facility located at 190 GILLIS HILL ROAD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,443.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-04-23.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $33,443.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321214). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 June 14, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 10, 2012. Of the 36 total citations, 13 (36%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $33,443.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $928.97 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Carpenter Contractors of America’s Fayetteville facility reveals a pervasive breakdown
This facility's $33,443 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321214 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,376.
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What OSHA violations was CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. cited for?
CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. received 36 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,443.00. The inspection opened on 2012-04-23.
How much was CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,443.00 against CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Average per citation: $928.97.
Is CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. has a risk score of 31 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $33,443.00 is above the industry average.