H & H WOODWORKING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H & H WOODWORKING, INC. — a wood window and door manufacturing facility located at 252C LAKE AVE, YONKERS, NY 10701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,501.20. The inspection case was opened on 2009-10-21.
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 $67,501.20 is more than 8.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321911). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 15, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 2, 2010. Of the 36 total citations, 3 (8%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $67,501.20 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,875.03 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for H & H Woodworking, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to manage high-toxicity
This facility's $67,501 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321911 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,168.
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What OSHA violations was H & H WOODWORKING, INC. cited for?
H & H WOODWORKING, INC. received 36 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,501.20. The inspection opened on 2009-10-21.
How much was H & H WOODWORKING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $67,501.20 against H & H WOODWORKING, INC. in YONKERS, NY. Average per citation: $1,875.03.
Is H & H WOODWORKING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, H & H WOODWORKING, INC. has a risk score of 38 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 Wood Window and Door Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $67,501.20 is above the industry average.