Tier 4 Systematic

GRAYCO CORPORATION

📍 CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL 4115 LAKE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14612🏭 Drywall and Insulation Contractors (NAICS 238310)📅 2024-12-16
$37,832.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
422
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRAYCO CORPORATION — a drywall and insulation contractors facility located at CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL 4115 LAKE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14612 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,832.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-16.

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 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 $37,832.00 is more than 10.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 April 17, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 11 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 $37,832.00 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 $3,439.27 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Grayco Corporation at the Charlotte High School project reveals a comprehensive, systemic collapse of asbestos safety protocols under 29 CFR 1926.1101. The citation of eleven distinct serious violations across nearly every critical subsection of the asbestos standard—including exposure assessments, regulated areas, monitoring, and respiratory protection—indicates that the

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $37,832 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238310 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,517.

$3,517
State Avg
$37,832
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1101(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(i)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(i)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $4,729.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 17, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GRAYCO CORPORATION cited for?

GRAYCO CORPORATION received 11 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,832.00. The inspection opened on 2024-12-16.

How much was GRAYCO CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $37,832.00 against GRAYCO CORPORATION in ROCHESTER, NY. Average per citation: $3,439.27.

Is GRAYCO CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GRAYCO CORPORATION has a risk score of 22 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 Drywall and Insulation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $37,832.00 is above the industry average.