64643 - AMSCAN
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 64643 - AMSCAN — 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 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $120,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-02-02.
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 $120,000.00 is more than 14.3× 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 3 citations spanning 3 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. 1 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 May 5, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 1, 2022. Of the 3 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 $40,000.00 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 2022 inspection of Amscan’s Louisville facility revealed a deeply concerning pattern of
This facility's $120,000 penalty is higher than 99% 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 64643 - AMSCAN cited for?
64643 - AMSCAN received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $120,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-02-02.
How much was 64643 - AMSCAN fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $120,000.00 against 64643 - AMSCAN in LOUISVILLE, KY. Average per citation: $40,000.00.
Is 64643 - AMSCAN a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 64643 - AMSCAN has a risk score of 40 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 $120,000.00 is above the industry average.