AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY — a car washes facility located at 2959 EAST CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $112.50. The inspection case was opened on 2009-03-05.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $112.50 is 96% below the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811192). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 34th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 March 31, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 3, 2009. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $112.50 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 $113 penalty is higher than 12% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811192 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,311.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY cited for?
AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $112.50. The inspection opened on 2009-03-05.
How much was AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $112.50 against AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY in SPRINGFIELD, MO. Average per citation: $56.25.
Is AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN POWER SPRAY COMPANY has a risk score of 1 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 Car Washes facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $112.50 is below the industry average.