BLACK MAG LLC, DBA BMI & DBA BLACK MAG INDUSTRIES

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLACK MAG LLC, DBA BMI & DBA BLACK MAG INDUSTRIES — a explosives manufacturing facility located at 23 GOULD STREET, COLEBROOK, NH 03576 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 61 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,218,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-05-14.

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 $1,218,500.00 is more than 144.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325920). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 61 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 October 22, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 26, 2010. Of the 61 total citations, 15 (25%) 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 $19,975.41 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 Black Mag LLC, totaling over $1.2 million in penalties, represents a