Tier 5 Standard

PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC.

📍 29-09 37TH AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101🏭 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (NAICS 337215)📅 2013-10-25
$6,000.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
396
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC. — a showcase, partition, shelving, and locker manufacturing facility located at 29-09 37TH AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-10-25.

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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,000.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 337215). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 January 23, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 12, 2014. 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 total proposed penalty of $6,000.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $6,000 penalty is higher than 69% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 337215 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,572.

$8,572
State Avg
$6,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(04)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 23, 2014Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC. cited for?

PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC. received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-10-25.

How much was PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,000.00 against PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC. in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY. Average per citation: $750.00.

Is PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS LLC. 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 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $6,000.00 is below the industry average.