Tier 4 Systematic

ARMOR METAL GROUP

📍 490 JOE NUXHALL BLVD, HAMILTON, OH 45011🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-12-05
$20,800.00
Total Penalties
34
Citations
29/100
Risk Score
342
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARMOR METAL GROUP — a industry sector 00 facility located at 490 JOE NUXHALL BLVD, HAMILTON, OH 45011 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 34 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-12-05.

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.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 34 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 January 19, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 8, 2001. Of the 34 total citations, 9 (26%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,800.00 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 $611.76 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Armor Metal Group reveals a pervasive breakdown in safety management systems, characterized by a staggering

Citation Matrix — 34 Citations
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 29, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 29, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(09)
Slings Safety
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 29, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 29, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 29, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 19, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(02)
Ladder Safety
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(12)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.179(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(f)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.243(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 21, 2001Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ARMOR METAL GROUP cited for?

ARMOR METAL GROUP received 34 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,800.00. The inspection opened on 2002-12-05.

How much was ARMOR METAL GROUP fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $20,800.00 against ARMOR METAL GROUP in HAMILTON, OH. Average per citation: $611.76.

Is ARMOR METAL GROUP a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ARMOR METAL GROUP has a risk score of 29 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $20,800.00 is above the industry average.