POWERS SIGNS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, POWERS SIGNS, INC. — a indoor and outdoor display advertising facility located at 103 TOWER DRIVE, DANVILLE, VA 24540 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,875.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-04-04.
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 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $15,875.00 is more than 5.1× the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541850). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.
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 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 20, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 16, 2025. Of the 1 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 $15,875.00 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 $15,875.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $15,875 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 541850 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,678.
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What OSHA violations was POWERS SIGNS, INC. cited for?
POWERS SIGNS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,875.00. The inspection opened on 2025-04-04.
How much was POWERS SIGNS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $15,875.00 against POWERS SIGNS, INC. in DANVILLE, VA. Average per citation: $15,875.00.
Is POWERS SIGNS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, POWERS SIGNS, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $15,875.00 is above the industry average.