FOAM HOLDINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. — a urethane and other foam product (except polystyrene) manufacturing facility located at 604 17TH STREET, RADFORD, VA 24141 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $122,993.60. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-04.
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 $122,993.60 is more than 14.6× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326150). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 September 6, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 6, 2024. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $61,496.80 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Foam Holdings, Inc. centered on a high-gravity Repeat violation of the Control
This facility's $122,994 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326150 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,134.
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What OSHA violations was FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. cited for?
FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $122,993.60. The inspection opened on 2023-08-04.
How much was FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $122,993.60 against FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. in RADFORD, VA. Average per citation: $61,496.80.
Is FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FOAM HOLDINGS, INC. has a risk score of 40 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 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $122,993.60 is above the industry average.