SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER — a elementary and secondary schools facility located at 3200 CROASDAILE DR. SUITE #302, DURHAM, NC 27705 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-12-14.
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 2.3 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $100.00 is 95% below the national average of $1,831.95 for facilities in the Education sector (NAICS 611110). This sector encompasses 10,394 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $19.0M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 34th 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: 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. 3 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 January 19, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 14, 2005. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $100.00 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.
This facility's $100 penalty is higher than 5% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 611110 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,793.
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What OSHA violations was SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER cited for?
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100.00. The inspection opened on 2004-12-14.
How much was SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100.00 against SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER in DURHAM, NC. Average per citation: $25.00.
Is SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER 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 Elementary and Secondary Schools facilities is $1,831.95. This facility penalty of $100.00 is below the industry average.