CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at WAVERLY AND HOUMA ST DISCOUNT ZONE STORE, METAIRIE, LA 70001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-24.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $10,000.00 is more than 2.8× 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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 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 June 9, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 total proposed penalty of $10,000.00 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 $10,000 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,410.
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What OSHA violations was CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC. cited for?
CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-05-24.
How much was CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,000.00 against CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC. in METAIRIE, LA. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC. has a risk score of 18 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $10,000.00 is above the industry average.