CHAMPION MODULAR, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHAMPION MODULAR, INC. — a manufactured home (mobile home) manufacturing facility located at 451 SOUTHERN AVE., STRATTANVILLE, PA 16258 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $658,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-11-20.
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 $658,900.00 is more than 78.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321991). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 14, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 10, 2019. Of the 36 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 per-citation average of $18,302.78 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 Champion Modular, Inc. represents a catastrophic breakdown in safety leadership, evidenced
This facility's $658,900 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321991 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $33,510.
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What OSHA violations was CHAMPION MODULAR, INC. cited for?
CHAMPION MODULAR, INC. received 36 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $658,900.00. The inspection opened on 2018-11-20.
How much was CHAMPION MODULAR, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $658,900.00 against CHAMPION MODULAR, INC. in STRATTANVILLE, PA. Average per citation: $18,302.78.
Is CHAMPION MODULAR, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHAMPION MODULAR, INC. has a risk score of 65 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 Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $658,900.00 is above the industry average.