Tier 3 Elevated

FALCON PLASTICS, INC.

📍 250 WEST WYLIE AVENUE, WASHINGTON, PA 15301🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2000-08-17
$106,260.00
Total Penalties
34
Citations
46/100
Risk Score
308
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FALCON PLASTICS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 250 WEST WYLIE AVENUE, WASHINGTON, PA 15301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 34 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $106,260.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-08-17.

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.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 34 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 12, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 17, 2001. Of the 34 total citations, 12 (35%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $106,260.00 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 $3,125.29 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Falcon Plastics, Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse of foundational safety programs, evidenced

Citation Matrix — 34 Citations
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
Respiratory Protection
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(03)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(e)(03)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(03)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,080.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 12, 2001Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FALCON PLASTICS, INC. cited for?

FALCON PLASTICS, INC. received 34 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $106,260.00. The inspection opened on 2000-08-17.

How much was FALCON PLASTICS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $106,260.00 against FALCON PLASTICS, INC. in WASHINGTON, PA. Average per citation: $3,125.29.

Is FALCON PLASTICS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FALCON PLASTICS, INC. has a risk score of 46 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $106,260.00 is above the industry average.