INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC — a plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing facility located at 3560 LAFAYETTE ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,060.50. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-30.
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 $19,060.50 is more than 2.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326112). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 15, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 3, 2023. Of the 5 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 $19,060.50 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 $3,812.10 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Intercept Medical, LLC reveals a troubling pattern of mechanical safety negligence, specifically
This facility's $19,061 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326112 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,353.
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What OSHA violations was INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC cited for?
INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,060.50. The inspection opened on 2023-01-30.
How much was INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,060.50 against INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC in PORTSMOUTH, NH. Average per citation: $3,812.10.
Is INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INTERCEPT MEDICAL, LLC has a risk score of 20 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 Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $19,060.50 is above the industry average.