CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT — a executive offices facility located at PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, REIDSVILLE, NC 27320 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-08-29.
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 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,300.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 921110). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 February 26, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 14, 2003. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,300.00 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 $6,300 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 921110 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,816.
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What OSHA violations was CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT cited for?
CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,300.00. The inspection opened on 2002-08-29.
How much was CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,300.00 against CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT in REIDSVILLE, NC. Average per citation: $1,050.00.
Is CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CITY OF REIDSVILLE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 4 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 Executive Offices facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $6,300.00 is above the industry average.