100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC — a other motor vehicle parts manufacturing facility located at 21730 HANOVER AVE, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $94,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-08-12.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $94,400.00 is more than 14.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336390). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 January 31, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 24, 2020. Of the 5 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 per-citation average of $18,880.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for QA1 Precision Products Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in machine safeguarding protocols, characterized
This facility's $94,400 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336390 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,685.
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What OSHA violations was 100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC cited for?
100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $94,400.00. The inspection opened on 2019-08-12.
How much was 100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $94,400.00 against 100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC in LAKEVILLE, MN. Average per citation: $18,880.00.
Is 100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 100115 - QA1 PRECISION PRODUCTS INC has a risk score of 20 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $94,400.00 is above the industry average.