C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC. — a wood container and pallet manufacturing facility located at 7130 ELM DRIVE, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,914.50. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-17.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $18,914.50 is more than 2.2× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 8, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 30, 2025. Of the 13 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 $18,914.50 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 $1,454.96 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $18,915 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321920 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,668.
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What OSHA violations was C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC. cited for?
C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC. received 13 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,914.50. The inspection opened on 2024-12-17.
How much was C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,914.50 against C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC. in COMMERCE CITY, CO. Average per citation: $1,454.96.
Is C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC. has a risk score of 19 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $18,914.50 is above the industry average.