PHOENIX COATINGS, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PHOENIX COATINGS, INC. — a painting and wall covering contractors facility located at 107 SAINT FRANCIS ST., MOBILE, AL 36606 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,340.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-16.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $46,340.00 is more than 12.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238320). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 May 2, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 2, 2025. Of the 14 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 $46,340.00 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 $3,310.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Phoenix Coatings, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of respiratory protection and chemical safety protocols, specifically regarding respirable crystalline silica exposure. The concentration of fourteen serious violations, carrying a penalty load of $46,340, underscores a high-gravity risk environment far exceeding industry averages for painting and wall covering contractors. The citations for 19