ANDERSEN PLASTICS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ANDERSEN PLASTICS — a plastics bottle manufacturing facility located at 15 N GRACE, BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-04-21.
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 $34,150.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326160). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 14, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 21, 2014. 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 cumulative penalty of $34,150.00 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 $4,878.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Andersen Plastics revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, characterized by
This facility's $34,150 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326160 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,899.
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What OSHA violations was ANDERSEN PLASTICS cited for?
ANDERSEN PLASTICS received 7 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,150.00. The inspection opened on 2014-04-21.
How much was ANDERSEN PLASTICS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,150.00 against ANDERSEN PLASTICS in BATTLE GROUND, WA. Average per citation: $4,878.57.
Is ANDERSEN PLASTICS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ANDERSEN PLASTICS has a risk score of 9 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 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $34,150.00 is above the industry average.