FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC — a flat glass manufacturing facility located at 5355 SHAWLAND ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $78,940.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-02-07.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $78,940.00 is more than 9.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 May 14, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 17, 2021. Of the 6 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 $78,940.00 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 $13,156.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Flat Glass Distributors, LLC, revealed a high-risk operational environment characterized by
This facility's $78,940 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327211 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,093.
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What OSHA violations was FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC cited for?
FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC received 6 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $78,940.00. The inspection opened on 2020-02-07.
How much was FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $78,940.00 against FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Average per citation: $13,156.67.
Is FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC has a risk score of 18 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Flat Glass Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $78,940.00 is above the industry average.