INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO. — a printing ink manufacturing facility located at 350 HOMAN ROAD, LEBANON, OH 45036 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,131.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-14.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 1620 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,131.00 is more than 3.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325910). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 August 19, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 2, 2025. Of the 6 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 $26,131.00 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 $4,355.17 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for INX International Ink Co. reveals a critical, systemic breakdown in Process Safety Management (
This facility's $26,131 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325910 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,036.
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What OSHA violations was INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO. cited for?
INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO. received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,131.00. The inspection opened on 2024-03-14.
How much was INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,131.00 against INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO. in LEBANON, OH. Average per citation: $4,355.17.
Is INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO. has a risk score of 8 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 Printing Ink Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $26,131.00 is above the industry average.