IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 10610 IRON BRIDGE ROAD, UNIT #1, JESSUP, MD 20794 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-08-28.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $23,375.00 is more than 3.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 9 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 October 21, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 23, 2014. Of the 41 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 $23,375.00 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 $570.12 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2014 enforcement action against Iron Fabrication Services, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown
This facility's $23,375 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,091.
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What OSHA violations was IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. cited for?
IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. received 41 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,375.00. The inspection opened on 2014-08-28.
How much was IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,375.00 against IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. in JESSUP, MD. Average per citation: $570.12.
Is IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, IRON FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 29 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 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $23,375.00 is above the industry average.