BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC. — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 600 WEST TUSCARAWAS AVENUE, CANTON, OH 44701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,319.60. The inspection case was opened on 2022-07-20.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,319.60 is more than 3.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). 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 98th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 November 22, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 13, 2022. Of the 5 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 cumulative penalty of $32,319.60 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 $6,463.92 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Belden Brick Company reveals a profound systemic failure in hazardous energy control, as evidenced by
This facility's $32,320 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327331 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,673.
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What OSHA violations was BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC. cited for?
BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC. received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,319.60. The inspection opened on 2022-07-20.
How much was BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,319.60 against BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC. in CANTON, OH. Average per citation: $6,463.92.
Is BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BELDEN BRICK COMPANY, LLC. has a risk score of 8 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 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $32,319.60 is above the industry average.