CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC. — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 33865 UNITED AVE, PUEBLO, CO 81001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $143,328.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-05-31.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $143,328.00 is more than 17.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 citations spanning 8 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. 7 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 29, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 18, 2019. Of the 36 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 $143,328.00 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 $3,981.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Creative Stone Mfg., Inc. reveals a profound systemic failure to maintain
This facility's $143,328 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,136.
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What OSHA violations was CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC. cited for?
CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC. received 36 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $143,328.00. The inspection opened on 2019-05-31.
How much was CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $143,328.00 against CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC. in PUEBLO, CO. Average per citation: $3,981.33.
Is CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CREATIVE STONE MFG., INC. has a risk score of 65 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $143,328.00 is above the industry average.