L.E. MYERS CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, L.E. MYERS CO. — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at HWY 1523, 6620 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, CALVERT CITY, KY 42029 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-04-30.
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 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 $15,000.00 is more than 4.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 September 19, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 3, 2002. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $15,000.00 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 $3,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $15,000 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,852.
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What OSHA violations was L.E. MYERS CO. cited for?
L.E. MYERS CO. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,000.00. The inspection opened on 2002-04-30.
How much was L.E. MYERS CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $15,000.00 against L.E. MYERS CO. in CALVERT CITY, KY. Average per citation: $3,000.00.
Is L.E. MYERS CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, L.E. MYERS CO. has a risk score of 5 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 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $15,000.00 is above the industry average.