Tier 5 Standard

CUSTOM DECOR, INC.

📍 1585 MCKEE ROAD SUITE #1, DOVER, DE 19904🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 442299)📅 2022-06-16
$7,956.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
366
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CUSTOM DECOR, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 1585 MCKEE ROAD SUITE #1, DOVER, DE 19904 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,956.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-06-16.

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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,956.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 442299). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 12, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 9, 2023. 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 $7,956.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(02)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $2,486.40Gravity: 5Issued: December 12, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,486.40Gravity: 5Issued: December 12, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $2,983.20Gravity: 5Issued: December 12, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 12, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 12, 2022Abated: 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 CUSTOM DECOR, INC. cited for?

CUSTOM DECOR, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,956.00. The inspection opened on 2022-06-16.

How much was CUSTOM DECOR, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,956.00 against CUSTOM DECOR, INC. in DOVER, DE. Average per citation: $1,591.20.

Is CUSTOM DECOR, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CUSTOM DECOR, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $7,956.00 is above the industry average.