ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC. — a ice manufacturing facility located at 17011 S CENTRAL AVE, CARSON, CA 90746 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,595.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-07-20.
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 $6,595.00 is 23% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312113). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 13, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 12, 2023. Of the 9 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,595.00 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 $6,595 penalty is higher than 54% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 312113 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,798.
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What OSHA violations was ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC. cited for?
ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,595.00. The inspection opened on 2016-07-20.
How much was ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,595.00 against ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC. in CARSON, CA. Average per citation: $732.78.
Is ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A., INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Ice Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $6,595.00 is below the industry average.