INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION — a other engine equipment manufacturing facility located at 5565 BROOKVILLE ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 105 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $86,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-07-31.
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 $86,250.00 is more than 13.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333618). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 105 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 11 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 18, 1987 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 13, 1987. Of the 105 total citations, 15 (14%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $86,250.00 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 $821.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Indianapolis Casting Corporation reveals a staggering volume of 105 citations,
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What OSHA violations was INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION cited for?
INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION received 105 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $86,250.00. The inspection opened on 2003-07-31.
How much was INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $86,250.00 against INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Average per citation: $821.43.
Is INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INDIANAPOLIS CASTING CORPORATION has a risk score of 42 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 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $86,250.00 is above the industry average.