GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK — a wood container and pallet manufacturing facility located at 622 STATE STREET, ELMIRA, NY 14901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-10-24.
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 $9,000.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321920). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 12 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 March 4, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 6, 2013. Of the 15 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 total proposed penalty of $9,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $9,000 penalty is higher than 79% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321920 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,062.
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What OSHA violations was GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK cited for?
GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK received 15 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-10-24.
How much was GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,000.00 against GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK in ELMIRA, NY. Average per citation: $600.00.
Is GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GRV CORP. OF NEW YORK has a risk score of 18 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 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $9,000.00 is above the industry average.