Tier 5 Standard

H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED

📍 831 WEST FAIRVIEW AVENUE, CARTHAGE, MO 64836🏭 Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 335121)📅 2021-11-17
$8,701.20
Total Penalties
1
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
366
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED — a electric lighting equipment manufacturing facility located at 831 WEST FAIRVIEW AVENUE, CARTHAGE, MO 64836 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,701.20. The inspection case was opened on 2021-11-17.

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 $8,701.20 is 35% above the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335121). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 18, 2022. Of the 1 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 $8,701.20 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.

Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $8,701.20Gravity: 10Issued: April 22, 2022Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED cited for?

H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,701.20. The inspection opened on 2021-11-17.

How much was H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,701.20 against H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED in CARTHAGE, MO. Average per citation: $8,701.20.

Is H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, H. E. WILLIAMS INCORPORATED has a risk score of 1 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 Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $8,701.20 is above the industry average.