THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC. — a other waste collection facility located at 9894 BREWERS COURT, LAUREL, MD 20723 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,312.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-26.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,312.00 is 28% above the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562119). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 5 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. 5 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 October 25, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 30, 2022. Of the 8 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 total proposed penalty of $5,312.00 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 $5,312 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562119 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,226.
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What OSHA violations was THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC. cited for?
THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,312.00. The inspection opened on 2023-01-26.
How much was THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,312.00 against THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC. in LAUREL, MD. Average per citation: $664.00.
Is THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE GOODE COMPANIES, INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Other Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $5,312.00 is above the industry average.