GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC. — a machine shops facility located at 417 SOUTH 11TH STREET, FORT SMITH, AR 72901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-11-22.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $300.00 is 95% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332710). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 51th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 22, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 9, 1996. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $300.00 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 $300 penalty is higher than 15% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332710 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,318.
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What OSHA violations was GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC. cited for?
GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $300.00. The inspection opened on 2005-11-22.
How much was GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $300.00 against GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC. in FORT SMITH, AR. Average per citation: $50.00.
Is GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GLOVER MACHINE WORKS, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Machine Shops facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $300.00 is below the industry average.