BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC. — a paint and coating manufacturing facility located at 1511-A ALUM CREEK DR., COLUMBUS, OH 43209 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-05-07.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,750.00 is 55% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325510). 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 79th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 May 19, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 21, 2009. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,750.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $3,750 penalty is higher than 45% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325510 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $27,993.
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What OSHA violations was BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC. cited for?
BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,750.00. The inspection opened on 2009-05-07.
How much was BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,750.00 against BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC. in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $1,250.00.
Is BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING & SALES, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Paint and Coating Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $3,750.00 is below the industry average.