EL DORADO METALS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EL DORADO METALS, INC. — a metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers facility located at 122 PELLIZZARI PLACE, EL DORADO, AR 71730 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 50 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $77,030.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-02-09.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $77,030.00 is more than 12.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332812). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 50 citations spanning 6 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 July 14, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 14, 2009. Of the 50 total citations, 9 (18%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $77,030.00 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 $1,540.60 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of El Dorado Metals, Inc. revealed a comprehensive breakdown of safety management systems,
This facility's $77,030 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332812 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,541.
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What OSHA violations was EL DORADO METALS, INC. cited for?
EL DORADO METALS, INC. received 50 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $77,030.00. The inspection opened on 2009-02-09.
How much was EL DORADO METALS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $77,030.00 against EL DORADO METALS, INC. in EL DORADO, AR. Average per citation: $1,540.60.
Is EL DORADO METALS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EL DORADO METALS, INC. has a risk score of 40 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 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $77,030.00 is above the industry average.