Tier 5 Standard

SEMPRIUS, INC.

📍 4915 PROSPECTUS DRIVE SUITE C, DURHAM, NC 27713🏭 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (NAICS 334413)📅 2012-02-02
$1,400.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
408
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEMPRIUS, INC. — a semiconductor and related device manufacturing facility located at 4915 PROSPECTUS DRIVE SUITE C, DURHAM, NC 27713 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-02-02.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,400.00 is 78% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334413). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 73th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 March 5, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 29, 2012. Of the 4 total citations, 3 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,400.00 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 (NC)

This facility's $1,400 penalty is higher than 56% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 334413 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,234.

$4,234
State Avg
$1,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 5, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 5, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 5, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1450(h)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 5, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SEMPRIUS, INC. cited for?

SEMPRIUS, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,400.00. The inspection opened on 2012-02-02.

How much was SEMPRIUS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,400.00 against SEMPRIUS, INC. in DURHAM, NC. Average per citation: $350.00.

Is SEMPRIUS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SEMPRIUS, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $1,400.00 is below the industry average.