GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2207 SCHRAGE AVE., WHITING, IN 46394 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 26 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,255.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-07-06.
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.
State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 26 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 4 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 10, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 29, 2000. Of the 26 total citations, 14 (54%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,255.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. cited for?
GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. received 26 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,255.00. The inspection opened on 2000-07-06.
How much was GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,255.00 against GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. in WHITING, IN. Average per citation: $317.50.
Is GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. has a risk score of 24 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,255.00 is above the industry average.