GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG. COMPANY — a manufacturing 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.

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