MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY — a retail trade facility located at 351 MAIN STREET, LAUREL, MD 20707 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-02-05.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $375.00 is 94% below the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 453998). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 46th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 March 29, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 1, 2004. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $375.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $375 penalty is higher than 23% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 453998 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,360.
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What OSHA violations was MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY cited for?
MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $375.00. The inspection opened on 2004-02-05.
How much was MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $375.00 against MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY in LAUREL, MD. Average per citation: $187.50.
Is MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MURRY LOCK AND SECURITY has a risk score of 1 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 Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $375.00 is below the industry average.