JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC. — a other electrical equipment and component manufacturing facility located at 2701 JOHNSON CONTROLS DRIVE, KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 67 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $284,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-08-11.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 7832913 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $284,000.00 is more than 44.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335911). 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 100th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 67 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 14 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 21, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 8, 2015. Of the 67 total citations, 8 (12%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $284,000.00 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 $4,238.81 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2015 inspection of this battery manufacturing facility resulted in an aggressive enforcement action, underscored by
This facility's $284,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 335911 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $55,818.
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What OSHA violations was JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC. cited for?
JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC. received 67 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $284,000.00. The inspection opened on 2015-08-11.
How much was JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $284,000.00 against JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC. in KERNERSVILLE, NC. Average per citation: $4,238.81.
Is JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $284,000.00 is above the industry average.