ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY — a iron foundries facility located at 7158 HUBBARD MASURY RD., HUBBARD, OH 44425 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $105,082.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-13.
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 $105,082.00 is more than 16.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331511). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 June 21, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 18, 2024. Of the 11 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 $105,082.00 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 $9,552.91 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Ellwood Engineered Castings Company reveals a systemic breakdown of critical safety management systems, particularly
This facility's $105,082 penalty is higher than 85% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331511 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $54,583.
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What OSHA violations was ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY cited for?
ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY received 11 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $105,082.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-13.
How much was ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $105,082.00 against ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY in HUBBARD, OH. Average per citation: $9,552.91.
Is ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS COMPANY has a risk score of 36 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 Iron Foundries facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $105,082.00 is above the industry average.