DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. — a sheet metal work manufacturing facility located at 707 E SCHOOL ST., LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $420.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-01-31.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $420.00 is 93% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332322). 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 51th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 February 10, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 16, 2006. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $420.00 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 $420 penalty is higher than 22% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332322 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,087.
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What OSHA violations was DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. cited for?
DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $420.00. The inspection opened on 2006-01-31.
How much was DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $420.00 against DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Average per citation: $420.00.
Is DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DUBOIS SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. has a risk score of 0 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 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $420.00 is below the industry average.