FOSTER SIGNS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FOSTER SIGNS, INC. — a sign manufacturing facility located at 146 NORTH LINCOLN AVENUE, JONESBOROUGH, TN 37659 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-12-01.
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 $1,800.00 is 72% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339950). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 79th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 April 18, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 22, 2023. Of the 10 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 $1,800.00 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 $1,800 penalty is higher than 77% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 339950 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,758.
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What OSHA violations was FOSTER SIGNS, INC. cited for?
FOSTER SIGNS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,800.00. The inspection opened on 2022-12-01.
How much was FOSTER SIGNS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,800.00 against FOSTER SIGNS, INC. in JONESBOROUGH, TN. Average per citation: $180.00.
Is FOSTER SIGNS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FOSTER SIGNS, INC. has a risk score of 15 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 Sign Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $1,800.00 is below the industry average.