Tier 2 Severe

DOREY ELECTRIC CO

📍 NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NORFOLK, VA 23513🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-05-02
$68,000.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
52/100
Risk Score
331
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOREY ELECTRIC CO — a industry sector 00 facility located at NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NORFOLK, VA 23513 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $68,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-05-02.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 27, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 31, 1990. 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 $68,000.00 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 $8,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Dorey Electric Co. following the 1990 inspection at Norfolk International Airport

Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(03)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 08Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.417(c)
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 08Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 510001 A
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 08Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CNSP014604 A
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 08Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. CNSP014606 A
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 08Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.56(a)
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 07Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(02)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 27, 1990Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DOREY ELECTRIC CO cited for?

DOREY ELECTRIC CO received 8 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $68,000.00. The inspection opened on 1990-05-02.

How much was DOREY ELECTRIC CO fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $68,000.00 against DOREY ELECTRIC CO in NORFOLK, VA. Average per citation: $8,500.00.

Is DOREY ELECTRIC CO a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DOREY ELECTRIC CO has a risk score of 52 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $68,000.00 is above the industry average.