Tier 5 Standard

VRC COMPANIES, LLC

📍 3827 - 3655 BROOKHAM DRIVE, GROVE CITY, OH 43123🏭 General Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493110)📅 2022-11-28
$24,999.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VRC COMPANIES, LLC — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 3827 - 3655 BROOKHAM DRIVE, GROVE CITY, OH 43123 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,999.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-28.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $24,999.00 is more than 4.5× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 February 8, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 21, 2023. Of the 4 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 cumulative penalty of $24,999.00 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 $6,249.75 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for VRC Companies, LLC reveals a troubling nexus of high-gravity physical hazards and

Industry Benchmark (OH)

This facility's $24,999 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,885.

$8,885
State Avg
$24,999
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(02)
Duty to Have Fall Protection
Serious
Penalty: $10,938.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 8, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $4,687.00Gravity: 1Issued: February 8, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(07)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $4,687.00Gravity: 1Issued: February 8, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,687.00Gravity: 1Issued: February 8, 2023Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was VRC COMPANIES, LLC cited for?

VRC COMPANIES, LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,999.00. The inspection opened on 2022-11-28.

How much was VRC COMPANIES, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $24,999.00 against VRC COMPANIES, LLC in GROVE CITY, OH. Average per citation: $6,249.75.

Is VRC COMPANIES, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, VRC COMPANIES, LLC has a risk score of 6 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $24,999.00 is above the industry average.