AERT, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AERT, INC. — a reconstituted wood product manufacturing facility located at 802 E. HUNTSVILLE STREET, SPRINGDALE, AR 72765 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-05-22.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,000.00 is 29% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321219). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 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 October 17, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 29, 2008. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $6,000 penalty is higher than 40% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321219 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,985.
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What OSHA violations was AERT, INC. cited for?
AERT, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-05-22.
How much was AERT, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,000.00 against AERT, INC. in SPRINGDALE, AR. Average per citation: $2,000.00.
Is AERT, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AERT, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $6,000.00 is below the industry average.