L.E. MYERS CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, L.E. MYERS CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 47TH STREET, SARASOTA, FL 34235 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $135,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-03-28.
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.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 27, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 3, 2002. Of the 8 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 per-citation average of $16,875.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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What OSHA violations was L.E. MYERS CO. cited for?
L.E. MYERS CO. received 8 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $135,000.00. The inspection opened on 2002-03-28.
How much was L.E. MYERS CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $135,000.00 against L.E. MYERS CO. in SARASOTA, FL. Average per citation: $16,875.00.
Is L.E. MYERS CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, L.E. MYERS CO. has a risk score of 29 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $135,000.00 is above the industry average.