FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC — a steel wire drawing facility located at 3618 W. FERGUSON RD., FORT WAYNE, IN 46809 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-02-13.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,000.00 is more than 3.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331222). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 14, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 31, 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 cumulative penalty of $21,000.00 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 $10,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC, reveals a concentrated failure in fundamental mechanical and electrical
This facility's $21,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331222 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,594.
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What OSHA violations was FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC cited for?
FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-02-13.
How much was FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,000.00 against FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC in FORT WAYNE, IN. Average per citation: $10,500.00.
Is FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS, LLC has a risk score of 20 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 Steel Wire Drawing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $21,000.00 is above the industry average.