Tier 5 Standard

COX ENTERPRISES, INC.

📍 6455 BEST FRIEND RD NW, NORCROSS, GA 30071🏭 Information (NAICS 511110)📅 2015-03-12
$45,500.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
13/100
Risk Score
411
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COX ENTERPRISES, INC. — a information facility located at 6455 BEST FRIEND RD NW, NORCROSS, GA 30071 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $45,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-03-12.

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 1.2 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.5 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $45,500.00 is more than 14.2× the national average of $3,202.96 for facilities in the Information sector (NAICS 511110). This sector encompasses 4,045 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $13.0M.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 July 27, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 20, 2015. Of the 8 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 cumulative penalty of $45,500.00 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 $5,687.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record at the Cox Enterprises facility reveals a hazardous convergence of mechanical and electrical deficiencies that posed

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $45,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 511110 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,019.

$7,019
State Avg
$45,500
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(03)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(d)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 2015Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was COX ENTERPRISES, INC. cited for?

COX ENTERPRISES, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $45,500.00. The inspection opened on 2015-03-12.

How much was COX ENTERPRISES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $45,500.00 against COX ENTERPRISES, INC. in NORCROSS, GA. Average per citation: $5,687.50.

Is COX ENTERPRISES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, COX ENTERPRISES, INC. has a risk score of 13 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 Information facilities is $3,202.96. This facility penalty of $45,500.00 is above the industry average.