Tier 5 Standard

AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC.

📍 93 GONYEAU ROAD, MILTON, VT 05468🏭 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (NAICS 326299)📅 2012-02-17
$700.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
385
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC. — a all other rubber product manufacturing facility located at 93 GONYEAU ROAD, MILTON, VT 05468 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-02-17.

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 $700.00 is 92% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326299). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 67th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 19, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 30, 2012. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $700.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 27, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.243(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 27, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 27, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 27, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 19, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 19, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 19, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC. cited for?

AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $700.00. The inspection opened on 2012-02-17.

How much was AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $700.00 against AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC. in MILTON, VT. Average per citation: $100.00.

Is AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AIRBOSS-DEFENSE, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $700.00 is below the industry average.