GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC. — a other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors facility located at TABLER STATION ROAD, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,088.40. The inspection case was opened on 2018-05-10.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $10,088.40 is more than 2.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238190). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 July 25, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 13, 2018. Of the 5 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 $10,088.40 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 $2,017.68 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $10,088 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238190 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,940.
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What OSHA violations was GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC. cited for?
GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,088.40. The inspection opened on 2018-05-10.
How much was GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,088.40 against GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC. in MARTINSBURG, WV. Average per citation: $2,017.68.
Is GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GENIE ELECTRONIC CO., INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $10,088.40 is above the industry average.