BBI ENTERPRISES L.P.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BBI ENTERPRISES L.P. — a mineral wool manufacturing facility located at 1167 FOURTH AVE., SIDNEY, OH 45365 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 32 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $64,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-11-02.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $64,600.00 is more than 7.7× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327993). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 32 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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. 10 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 April 29, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 2, 2005. Of the 32 total citations, 14 (44%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $64,600.00 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 $2,018.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for BBI Enterprises L.P. reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of recidivism regarding high
This facility's $64,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327993 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,088.
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What OSHA violations was BBI ENTERPRISES L.P. cited for?
BBI ENTERPRISES L.P. received 32 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $64,600.00. The inspection opened on 2004-11-02.
How much was BBI ENTERPRISES L.P. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $64,600.00 against BBI ENTERPRISES L.P. in SIDNEY, OH. Average per citation: $2,018.75.
Is BBI ENTERPRISES L.P. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BBI ENTERPRISES L.P. has a risk score of 52 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Mineral Wool Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $64,600.00 is above the industry average.