GL PACK, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GL PACK, INC — a specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, long-distance facility located at 309 WILLIAMSON AVENUE, OPELIKA, AL 36801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,578.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-12-06.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,578.00 is more than 5.1× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484230). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 2 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. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 1, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 22, 2019. 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 $21,578.00 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 $2,697.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for GL Pack, Inc. reveals a troubling nexus of mechanized equipment
This facility's $21,578 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484230 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,726.
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What OSHA violations was GL PACK, INC cited for?
GL PACK, INC received 8 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,578.00. The inspection opened on 2018-12-06.
How much was GL PACK, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,578.00 against GL PACK, INC in OPELIKA, AL. Average per citation: $2,697.25.
Is GL PACK, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GL PACK, INC has a risk score of 23 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 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $21,578.00 is above the industry average.