ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY — a ready-mix concrete manufacturing facility located at 223 HORNBECK RD, MORGANTOWN, WV 26508 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-08-23.
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 $42,000.00 is more than 5.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327320). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 December 2, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 18, 2006. Of the 20 total citations, 15 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $42,000.00 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 $2,100.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
Arrow Concrete Company’s 2005 inspection revealed a pervasive breakdown in
This facility's $42,000 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327320 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,805.
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What OSHA violations was ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY cited for?
ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY received 20 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,000.00. The inspection opened on 2005-08-23.
How much was ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,000.00 against ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY in MORGANTOWN, WV. Average per citation: $2,100.00.
Is ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ARROW CONCRETE COMPANY has a risk score of 28 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 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $42,000.00 is above the industry average.