ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC. — a metal window and door manufacturing facility located at 505 HIGHWAY 20 EAST, TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $45,497.90. The inspection case was opened on 2016-05-24.
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 $45,497.90 is more than 7.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332321). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 March 8, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 5, 2023. Of the 9 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 $45,497.90 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 $5,055.32 falls within the standard penalty range.
Conclusion:* Industry context.The enforcement record for Elixir Door and Metals Company Inc
This facility's $45,498 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332321 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,861.
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What OSHA violations was ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC. cited for?
ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $45,497.90. The inspection opened on 2016-05-24.
How much was ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $45,497.90 against ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC. in TUSCUMBIA, AL. Average per citation: $5,055.32.
Is ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ELIXIR DOOR AND METALS COMPANY INC. has a risk score of 13 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 Metal Window and Door Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $45,497.90 is above the industry average.