CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC. — a commercial printing (except screen and books) facility located at 2400 PIONEER DR, EL DORADO, KS 67042 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,108.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-07-20.
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 $9,108.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323111). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 September 1, 2023 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 total proposed penalty of $9,108.00 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 $9,108 penalty is higher than 73% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323111 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,732.
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What OSHA violations was CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC. cited for?
CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,108.00. The inspection opened on 2023-07-20.
How much was CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,108.00 against CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC. in EL DORADO, KS. Average per citation: $4,554.00.
Is CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $9,108.00 is above the industry average.