Tier 5 Standard

BABAC, INC.

📍 166 CHINA ROAD, WINSLOW, ME 04901🏭 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (NAICS 332999)📅 2009-02-26
$6,450.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BABAC, INC. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 166 CHINA ROAD, WINSLOW, ME 04901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,450.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-02-26.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,450.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 March 5, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 2009. Of the 6 total citations, 4 (67%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,450.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (ME)

This facility's $6,450 penalty is higher than 74% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332999 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,077.

$13,077
State Avg
$6,450
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(08)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 5, 2009Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 5, 2009Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(07)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 5, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 5, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 5, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 5, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
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 BABAC, INC. cited for?

BABAC, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,450.00. The inspection opened on 2009-02-26.

How much was BABAC, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,450.00 against BABAC, INC. in WINSLOW, ME. Average per citation: $1,075.00.

Is BABAC, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BABAC, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $6,450.00 is above the industry average.