HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC — a plastics material and resin manufacturing facility located at 23420 W 79TH STREET, SHAWNEE, KS 66227 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,568.75. The inspection case was opened on 2023-12-20.
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 $20,568.75 is more than 2.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 March 7, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 2, 2024. Of the 3 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 cumulative penalty of $20,568.75 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 $6,856.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Harold Payne Plastics LLC reveals a concerning erosion of core safety management systems, specifically
This facility's $20,569 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325211 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,993.
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What OSHA violations was HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC cited for?
HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,568.75. The inspection opened on 2023-12-20.
How much was HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,568.75 against HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC in SHAWNEE, KS. Average per citation: $6,856.25.
Is HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HAROLD PAYNE PLASTICS LLC has a risk score of 5 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 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $20,568.75 is above the industry average.