PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. — a electric bulk power transmission and control facility located at CORNER OF FLORAL PARKWAY & PEACHTREE ST., WILMINGTON, NC 28401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-06-23.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $800.00 is 82% below the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221121). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 63th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 August 11, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 28, 2004. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $800.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. cited for?
PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $800.00. The inspection opened on 2004-06-23.
How much was PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $800.00 against PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. in WILMINGTON, NC. Average per citation: $800.00.
Is PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PROGRESS ENERGY OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. has a risk score of 0 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 Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $800.00 is below the industry average.