BEKAERT CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BEKAERT CORPORATION — a rope, cordage, twine, tire cord, and tire fabric mills facility located at ONE BEKAERT DRIVE, ROGERS, AR 72756 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $79,558.80. The inspection case was opened on 2018-11-08.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $79,558.80 is more than 9.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 314994). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 10, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 8, 2019. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $79,558.80 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Bekaert Corporation’s Rogers facility underscores a critical systemic failure in machine safeguarding, specifically regarding the high-gravity "Repeat" violation of 29 CFR 1910.212
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What OSHA violations was BEKAERT CORPORATION cited for?
BEKAERT CORPORATION received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $79,558.80. The inspection opened on 2018-11-08.
How much was BEKAERT CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $79,558.80 against BEKAERT CORPORATION in ROGERS, AR. Average per citation: $79,558.80.
Is BEKAERT CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BEKAERT CORPORATION has a risk score of 30 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 Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $79,558.80 is above the industry average.