FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC. — a nursery and tree production facility located at 6470 DAUPHIN ISLAND PARKWAY, MOBILE, AL 36605 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $44,996.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-09-11.
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 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $44,996.00 is more than 15.4× the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 111421). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 6, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 20, 2023. Of the 7 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 $44,996.00 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 $6,428.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Flowerwood Nursery, Inc. reveals a catastrophic failure to bridge the gap between agricultural operations and the specialized safety requirements of construction-related excavation work. While classified under nursery production, the citation of multiple Subpart P standards—specifically 1926.651 and 1926.652—indicates that the facility engaged in trenching activities without implementing life-saving cave-in
This facility's $44,996 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 111421 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,953.
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What OSHA violations was FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC. cited for?
FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $44,996.00. The inspection opened on 2017-09-11.
How much was FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $44,996.00 against FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC. in MOBILE, AL. Average per citation: $6,428.00.
Is FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, INC. has a risk score of 11 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 Nursery and Tree Production facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $44,996.00 is above the industry average.