AMERICAN BRUSH CO., INC.
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
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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.