COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC. — a soft drink manufacturing facility located at 7 SYMMES DR., LONDONDERRY, NH 03053 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 68 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $45,275.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-02-02.
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 3.3 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 $45,275.00 is more than 5.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312111). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 68 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 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 May 20, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 7, 2010. Of the 68 total citations, 12 (18%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $45,275.00 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 $665.81 falls within the standard penalty range.
The sheer volume of 68 citations issued during this inspection indicates a systemic failure
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What OSHA violations was COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC. cited for?
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC. received 68 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $45,275.00. The inspection opened on 2010-02-02.
How much was COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $45,275.00 against COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC. in LONDONDERRY, NH. Average per citation: $665.81.
Is COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN N.E., INC. has a risk score of 34 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 Soft Drink Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $45,275.00 is above the industry average.