HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. — a electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring facility located at 50 PERSHING AVE., POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-05-04.
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.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,300.00 is 91% above the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332813). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 29, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 15, 2016. Of the 15 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 $12,300.00 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 $820.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,300 penalty is higher than 88% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332813 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,494.
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What OSHA violations was HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. cited for?
HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,300.00. The inspection opened on 2016-05-04.
How much was HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,300.00 against HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. Average per citation: $820.00.
Is HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HIGH PURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $12,300.00 is above the industry average.