B & B AIRPARTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, B & B AIRPARTS, INC. — a sheet metal work manufacturing facility located at 1831 S. HOOVER CT., WICHITA, KS 67209 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,541.50. The inspection case was opened on 2008-10-22.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,541.50 is more than 5.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332322). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 14, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 11, 2020. Of the 15 total citations, 5 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,541.50 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 $2,169.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2008 inspection of B & B Airparts, Inc. revealed a pervasive pattern of
This facility's $32,542 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332322 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,440.
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What OSHA violations was B & B AIRPARTS, INC. cited for?
B & B AIRPARTS, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,541.50. The inspection opened on 2008-10-22.
How much was B & B AIRPARTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,541.50 against B & B AIRPARTS, INC. in WICHITA, KS. Average per citation: $2,169.43.
Is B & B AIRPARTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, B & B AIRPARTS, INC. has a risk score of 23 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 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $32,541.50 is above the industry average.