Tier 5 Standard

FLEX-A-SEAL, INC.

📍 291 HURRICANE LANE, WILLISTON, VT 05495🏭 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (NAICS 332999)📅 2025-02-25
$5,788.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
371
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FLEX-A-SEAL, INC. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 291 HURRICANE LANE, WILLISTON, VT 05495 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,788.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-02-25.

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 $5,788.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 10, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 4, 2025. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $5,788.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (VT)

This facility's $5,788 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332999 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,236.

$3,236
State Avg
$5,788
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,788.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 10, 2025Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FLEX-A-SEAL, INC. cited for?

FLEX-A-SEAL, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,788.00. The inspection opened on 2025-02-25.

How much was FLEX-A-SEAL, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,788.00 against FLEX-A-SEAL, INC. in WILLISTON, VT. Average per citation: $5,788.00.

Is FLEX-A-SEAL, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FLEX-A-SEAL, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $5,788.00 is below the industry average.