FORMPAK, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FORMPAK, INC. — a industrial machinery manufacturing facility located at 355 PAUL AVENUE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63135 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-10-03.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $38,000.00 is more than 5.9× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333298). 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 99th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 March 3, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 16, 2017. Of the 27 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 cumulative penalty of $38,000.00 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 $1,407.41 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2016 inspection of Formpak, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental
This facility's $38,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333298 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,309.
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What OSHA violations was FORMPAK, INC. cited for?
FORMPAK, INC. received 27 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,000.00. The inspection opened on 2016-10-03.
How much was FORMPAK, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,000.00 against FORMPAK, INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Average per citation: $1,407.41.
Is FORMPAK, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FORMPAK, INC. has a risk score of 30 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industrial Machinery Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $38,000.00 is above the industry average.