Tier 3 Elevated

AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC.

📍 300 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., CLAREMONT, NH 03743🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1985-12-18
$209,740.00
Total Penalties
53
Citations
50/100
Risk Score
351
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 300 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., CLAREMONT, NH 03743 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 53 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $209,740.00. The inspection case was opened on 1985-12-18.

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.

State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 53 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 12, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 2001. Of the 53 total citations, 7 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $209,740.00 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 $3,957.36 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1985 inspection of American Brush Co., Inc. revealed a staggering breakdown in fundamental safety

Citation Matrix — 53 Citations
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Unclassified
Penalty: $27,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Unclassified
Penalty: $32,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 00Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.5(c)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(04)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1052(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1052(e)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 12, 2000Abated: Pending
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 AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC. cited for?

AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC. received 53 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $209,740.00. The inspection opened on 1985-12-18.

How much was AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $209,740.00 against AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC. in CLAREMONT, NH. Average per citation: $3,957.36.

Is AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $209,740.00 is above the industry average.