ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC. — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 6664 W ALLISON RD., CHANDLER, AZ 85226 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,628.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-03-07.
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 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 $19,628.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 23, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 31, 2023. 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 cumulative penalty of $19,628.00 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 $6,542.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Acker-Stone Industries reveals a critical breakdown in the fundamental administrative and educational components
This facility's $19,628 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327331 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,825.
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What OSHA violations was ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC. cited for?
ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,628.00. The inspection opened on 2023-03-07.
How much was ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,628.00 against ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC. in CHANDLER, AZ. Average per citation: $6,542.67.
Is ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ACKER-STONE INDUSTRIES, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $19,628.00 is above the industry average.