CRANE COMPOSITES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. — a unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing facility located at 1030 3RD ST, HENDERSON, KY 42420 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-07-05.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $24,000.00 is more than 2.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326113). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 October 4, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2007. Of the 17 total citations, 15 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $24,000.00 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 $1,411.76 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Crane Composites, Inc. revealed a pervasive pattern of high-hazard mechanical and material handling
This facility's $24,000 penalty is higher than 85% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326113 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,652.
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What OSHA violations was CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. cited for?
CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. received 17 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,000.00. The inspection opened on 2007-07-05.
How much was CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $24,000.00 against CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. in HENDERSON, KY. Average per citation: $1,411.76.
Is CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. has a risk score of 22 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $24,000.00 is above the industry average.