CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. — a hotels (except casino hotels) and motels facility located at 1517 CENTRAL AVE., ALBANY, NY 12205 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-06-26.
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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,550.00 is more than 6.3× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 721110). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 July 13, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 26, 2009. Of the 13 total citations, 13 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,550.00 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 $1,350.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $17,550 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 721110 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,532.
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What OSHA violations was CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. cited for?
CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. received 13 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,550.00. The inspection opened on 2009-06-26.
How much was CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,550.00 against CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. in ALBANY, NY. Average per citation: $1,350.00.
Is CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CENTRAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $17,550.00 is above the industry average.