THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C. — a toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers facility located at 25 DOWNING DRIVE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36869 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-08-11.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,500.00 is more than 5.5× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423920). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 September 23, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 20, 2011. Of the 13 total citations, 12 (92%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,500.00 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 $2,192.31 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for The Memory Company, L.L.C. reveals a pervasive failure to manage
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What OSHA violations was THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C. cited for?
THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C. received 13 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,500.00. The inspection opened on 2011-08-11.
How much was THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,500.00 against THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C. in PHENIX CITY, AL. Average per citation: $2,192.31.
Is THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE MEMORY COMPANY, L.L.C. has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $28,500.00 is above the industry average.