MERRYGOROUND, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MERRYGOROUND, INC. — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 3401 US 29, DANVILLE, VA 24540 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,970.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-10-14.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $18,970.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 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. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 10, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 14, 2026. Of the 9 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 cumulative penalty of $18,970.00 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 $2,107.78 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Merrygoround, Inc. reveals a facility suffering from profound systemic neglect
This facility's $18,970 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,000.
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What OSHA violations was MERRYGOROUND, INC. cited for?
MERRYGOROUND, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,970.00. The inspection opened on 2025-10-14.
How much was MERRYGOROUND, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,970.00 against MERRYGOROUND, INC. in DANVILLE, VA. Average per citation: $2,107.78.
Is MERRYGOROUND, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MERRYGOROUND, INC. has a risk score of 7 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $18,970.00 is above the industry average.