GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY — a secondary smelting and alloying of aluminum facility located at 13663 SHORT RD., WAPAKONETA, OH 45895 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 26 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $593,829.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-11-21.
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 $593,829.00 is more than 92.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331314). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 26 citations spanning 6 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 July 9, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 26, 2024. Of the 26 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 $22,839.58 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 $593,829 penalty levied against General Aluminum Mfg. Company represents an extraordinary enforcement
This facility's $593,829 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331314 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $89,763.
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What OSHA violations was GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY cited for?
GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY received 26 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $593,829.00. The inspection opened on 2023-11-21.
How much was GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $593,829.00 against GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY in WAPAKONETA, OH. Average per citation: $22,839.58.
Is GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY has a risk score of 48 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 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $593,829.00 is above the industry average.