AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. — a wood window and door manufacturing facility located at 6885 E. SOUTHPOINT ROAD, TUCSON, AZ 85706 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 61 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,220.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-01-26.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $25,220.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321911). 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 61 citations spanning 13 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 9 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 April 16, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 8, 2004. Of the 61 total citations, 14 (23%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,220.00 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 $413.44 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for American Openings, Inc. reveals a pervasive breakdown in safety management systems, characterized
This facility's $25,220 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321911 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,013.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. cited for?
AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. received 61 citation(s) covering 13 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,220.00. The inspection opened on 2010-01-26.
How much was AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,220.00 against AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. in TUCSON, AZ. Average per citation: $413.44.
Is AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. has a risk score of 30 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Wood Window and Door Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $25,220.00 is above the industry average.