CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. — a other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers facility located at 15710 CRABBS BRANCH WAY, ROCKVILLE, MD 20855 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,397.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-03-23.
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 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 $2,397.00 is 54% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424990). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 9 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. 13 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 January 20, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 31, 2023. Of the 22 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 $2,397.00 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.
This facility's $2,397 penalty is higher than 71% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424990 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,131.
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What OSHA violations was CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. cited for?
CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,397.00. The inspection opened on 2023-03-23.
How much was CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,397.00 against CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. in ROCKVILLE, MD. Average per citation: $108.95.
Is CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. has a risk score of 21 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 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $2,397.00 is below the industry average.