60735 - AMSCAN INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 60735 - AMSCAN INC — a all other converted paper product manufacturing facility located at 4004 COLLINS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40245 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-22.
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 $70,000.00 is more than 8.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322299). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 8, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 21, 2019. Of the 2 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 $35,000.00 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 Amscan Inc. reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism regarding two of OSHA’s
This facility's $70,000 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322299 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $24,745.
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What OSHA violations was 60735 - AMSCAN INC cited for?
60735 - AMSCAN INC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-04-22.
How much was 60735 - AMSCAN INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against 60735 - AMSCAN INC in LOUISVILLE, KY. Average per citation: $35,000.00.
Is 60735 - AMSCAN INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 60735 - AMSCAN INC has a risk score of 30 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 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.