HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY — a information facility located at 833 MONTLIEU AVENUE, HIGH POINT, NC 27262 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-04-14.
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 1.2 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.5 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,500.00 is 22% below the national average of $3,202.96 for facilities in the Information sector (NAICS 519120). This sector encompasses 4,045 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $13.0M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 83th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 26, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 20, 2010. Of the 8 total citations, 8 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,500.00 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 $2,500 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 519120 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,108.
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What OSHA violations was HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY cited for?
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,500.00. The inspection opened on 2010-04-14.
How much was HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,500.00 against HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY in HIGH POINT, NC. Average per citation: $312.50.
Is HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - SMITH LIBRARY 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 Information facilities is $3,202.96. This facility penalty of $2,500.00 is below the industry average.