CM METALS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CM METALS, LLC — a prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing facility located at 9373 BARINGER RD., BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,291.20. The inspection case was opened on 2021-11-30.
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 $15,291.20 is more than 2.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332311). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 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 January 6, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $15,291.20 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 $7,645.60 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $15,291 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332311 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,472.
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What OSHA violations was CM METALS, LLC cited for?
CM METALS, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,291.20. The inspection opened on 2021-11-30.
How much was CM METALS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $15,291.20 against CM METALS, LLC in BATON ROUGE, LA. Average per citation: $7,645.60.
Is CM METALS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CM METALS, LLC has a risk score of 19 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 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $15,291.20 is above the industry average.