BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC. — a wood container and pallet manufacturing facility located at 4341 CEDAR LAKE DR., DALLAS, TX 75227 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $72,061.60. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-07.
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 $72,061.60 is more than 8.6× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321920). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 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 October 22, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 10, 2019. Of the 18 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 $72,061.60 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 $4,003.42 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 enforcement action against Bell Wooden Products, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental
This facility's $72,062 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321920 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,262.
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What OSHA violations was BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC. cited for?
BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $72,061.60. The inspection opened on 2018-09-07.
How much was BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $72,061.60 against BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC. in DALLAS, TX. Average per citation: $4,003.42.
Is BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS, INC. has a risk score of 33 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 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $72,061.60 is above the industry average.