CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC. — a mining machinery and equipment manufacturing facility located at 550 ROBERT C. BYRD DRIVE, SOPHIA, WV 25921 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-08-14.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,200.00 is 81% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333131). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 62th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 September 25, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 1, 2013. Of the 5 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 $1,200.00 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 $1,200 penalty is higher than 13% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333131 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,785.
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What OSHA violations was CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC. cited for?
CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,200.00. The inspection opened on 2013-08-14.
How much was CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,200.00 against CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC. in SOPHIA, WV. Average per citation: $240.00.
Is CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHEMBIO SHELTER, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $1,200.00 is below the industry average.