CENTIMARK CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTIMARK CORPORATION — a roofing contractors facility located at 180 KANAWHA MALL 5704 MACCORKLE AVE SE, CHARLESTON, WV 25304 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-03-19.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $65,000.00 is more than 18.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 19, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 1, 2019. 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 per-citation average of $32,500.00 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 Centimark Corporation in Charleston, WV, underscores a profound breakdown in fall protection compliance, a critical "Focus Four" hazard in the roofing industry. The disparity between the two citations—specifically the $58,181 penalty for 1926.501(b)(10)—indicates a high-gravity assessment that far exceeds the standard
This facility's $65,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,931.
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What OSHA violations was CENTIMARK CORPORATION cited for?
CENTIMARK CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-03-19.
How much was CENTIMARK CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,000.00 against CENTIMARK CORPORATION in CHARLESTON, WV. Average per citation: $32,500.00.
Is CENTIMARK CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CENTIMARK CORPORATION has a risk score of 14 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $65,000.00 is above the industry average.