CARTER-WATERS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CARTER-WATERS, LLC — a other construction material merchant wholesalers facility located at 5000 ANGOLA ROAD, TOLEDO, OH 43615 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $95,573.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-28.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $95,573.00 is more than 18.4× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423390). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
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 June 11, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 29, 2021. 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 per-citation average of $95,573.00 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 enforcement action against Carter-Waters, LLC underscored a critical failure in the facility
This facility's $95,573 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423390 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,953.
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What OSHA violations was CARTER-WATERS, LLC cited for?
CARTER-WATERS, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $95,573.00. The inspection opened on 2021-04-28.
How much was CARTER-WATERS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $95,573.00 against CARTER-WATERS, LLC in TOLEDO, OH. Average per citation: $95,573.00.
Is CARTER-WATERS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CARTER-WATERS, LLC has a risk score of 34 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 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $95,573.00 is above the industry average.