FOAM HOLDINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. — a polystyrene foam product manufacturing facility located at 3050 BARRY DRIVE, PORTLAND, TN 37148 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-07-11.
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 $7,800.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326140). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 August 25, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 16, 2024. Of the 6 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 $7,800.00 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.
This facility's $7,800 penalty is higher than 69% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326140 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,537.
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What OSHA violations was FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. cited for?
FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,800.00. The inspection opened on 2023-07-11.
How much was FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,800.00 against FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. in PORTLAND, TN. Average per citation: $1,300.00.
Is FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $7,800.00 is below the industry average.