D. Y. IMPORT CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, D. Y. IMPORT CO., INC. — a fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers facility located at 7460 CONOWINGO AVENUE UNITS 68, 70, 72, JESSUP, MD 20794 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,525.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-02-23.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,525.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424480). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 March 31, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 1, 2015. Of the 3 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 $5,525.00 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 $5,525 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424480 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,319.
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What OSHA violations was D. Y. IMPORT CO., INC. cited for?
D. Y. IMPORT CO., INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,525.00. The inspection opened on 2015-02-23.
How much was D. Y. IMPORT CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,525.00 against D. Y. IMPORT CO., INC. in JESSUP, MD. Average per citation: $1,841.67.
Is D. Y. IMPORT CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, D. Y. IMPORT CO., 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 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $5,525.00 is above the industry average.