Tier 5 Standard

CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC.

📍 1 CELLU DRIVE, NASHUA, NH 03060🏭 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills (NAICS 322121)📅 2016-03-31
$16,625.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
415
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC. — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 1 CELLU DRIVE, NASHUA, NH 03060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,625.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-03-31.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $16,625.00 is 98% above the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322121). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 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. 4 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 July 27, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 2, 2016. Of the 5 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 $16,625.00 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 $3,325.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (NH)

This facility's $16,625 penalty is higher than 40% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322121 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $103,276.

$103,276
State Avg
$16,625
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.28(b)
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.95(a)
Occupational Noise Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(03)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2016Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC. cited for?

CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,625.00. The inspection opened on 2016-03-31.

How much was CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $16,625.00 against CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC. in NASHUA, NH. Average per citation: $3,325.00.

Is CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES 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 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $16,625.00 is above the industry average.