J M FOSTER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J M FOSTER — a industry sector 00 facility located at (BRIDGE 20-71-4045B)US 31 & ST RD 2, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,275.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-04-27.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 6 citations spanning 5 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. 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 30, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 7, 2000. 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 $28,275.00 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 $4,712.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against J M Foster revealed a profound systemic collapse of fall protection protocols
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What OSHA violations was J M FOSTER cited for?
J M FOSTER received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,275.00. The inspection opened on 2000-04-27.
How much was J M FOSTER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,275.00 against J M FOSTER in SOUTH BEND, IN. Average per citation: $4,712.50.
Is J M FOSTER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, J M FOSTER has a risk score of 43 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $28,275.00 is above the industry average.