CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, INC. — a printing and related support activities facility located at 1020 W. 5TH AVE., COLUMBUS, OH 43212 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,249.50. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-20.
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 $1,249.50 is 85% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323110). 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 59th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 26, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 26, 2010. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,249.50 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 $1,250 penalty is higher than 24% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323110 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,687.
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What OSHA violations was CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, INC. cited for?
CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,249.50. The inspection opened on 2010-10-20.
How much was CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,249.50 against CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, INC. in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $624.75.
Is CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CENTRAL OHIO GRAPHICS, 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 Printing and Related Support Activities facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $1,249.50 is below the industry average.