I.O., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, I.O., INC. — a small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing facility located at 3305 WESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL DR., MONROE, NC 28110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 34 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-01-31.
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 $13,800.00 is more than 2.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332994). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 34 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 13 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 20, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 13, 2013. Of the 34 total citations, 12 (35%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,800.00 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 $405.88 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $13,800 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332994 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,423.
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What OSHA violations was I.O., INC. cited for?
I.O., INC. received 34 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,800.00. The inspection opened on 2013-01-31.
How much was I.O., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,800.00 against I.O., INC. in MONROE, NC. Average per citation: $405.88.
Is I.O., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, I.O., INC. has a risk score of 27 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 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $13,800.00 is above the industry average.