CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC. — a plastics bag and pouch manufacturing facility located at EAST GATE INDUSTRIAL PARK 2800 SPROUSE DRIVE, RICHMOND, VA 23231 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,280.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-11-02.
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 $20,280.00 is more than 2.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326111). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 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 January 26, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 31, 2024. Of the 3 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 $20,280.00 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 $6,760.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc. reveals a concerning pattern of mechanical integrity failures centered on high-hazard machinery and overhead material handling. The citation under 1910.219(c)(2)(i) regarding unguarded horizontal shafting indicates that employees were exposed to rotating power-transmission components, a classic precursor to catastrophic entanglement injuries or amputations. This exposure was compounded by significant lapses in crane safety protocols (1910.179), specifically the failure to perform both frequent and periodic inspections of structural members and fasteners. In a plastics manufacturing environment
This facility's $20,280 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326111 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,304.
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What OSHA violations was CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC. cited for?
CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,280.00. The inspection opened on 2023-11-02.
How much was CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,280.00 against CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC. in RICHMOND, VA. Average per citation: $6,760.00.
Is CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CLYDESDALE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $20,280.00 is above the industry average.