FKI LOGISTEX
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FKI LOGISTEX — a industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and stacker machinery manufacturing facility located at 9301 OLIVE BLVD, OLIVETTE, MO 63132 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 56 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $217,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-04-24.
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 $217,500.00 is more than 33.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333924). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 56 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 10 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 23, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 11, 2006. Of the 56 total citations, 10 (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 $217,500.00 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 $3,883.93 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for FKI Logistex reveals a profound systemic collapse of safety management
This facility's $217,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333924 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,619.
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What OSHA violations was FKI LOGISTEX cited for?
FKI LOGISTEX received 56 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $217,500.00. The inspection opened on 2006-04-24.
How much was FKI LOGISTEX fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $217,500.00 against FKI LOGISTEX in OLIVETTE, MO. Average per citation: $3,883.93.
Is FKI LOGISTEX a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FKI LOGISTEX has a risk score of 50 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 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $217,500.00 is above the industry average.