GEARWORLD
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GEARWORLD — a speed changer, industrial high-speed drive, and gear manufacturing facility located at 2505 INTERNATIONAL PKWY, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,382.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-04-05.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $32,382.00 is more than 5.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333612). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 17, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 19, 2012. Of the 15 total citations, 14 (93%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,382.00 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 $2,158.80 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2012 enforcement action against Gearworld revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety
This facility's $32,382 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333612 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,160.
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What OSHA violations was GEARWORLD cited for?
GEARWORLD received 15 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,382.00. The inspection opened on 2012-04-05.
How much was GEARWORLD fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,382.00 against GEARWORLD in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Average per citation: $2,158.80.
Is GEARWORLD a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GEARWORLD has a risk score of 23 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $32,382.00 is above the industry average.