J & R PLANING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J & R PLANING, INC. — a cut stock, resawing lumber, and planing facility located at 3280 RASER DRIVE, MISSOULA, MT 59808 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,362.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-06-09.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $10,362.00 is 23% above the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321912). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 8 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 September 22, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 28, 2015. Of the 16 total citations, 13 (81%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,362.00 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 $647.63 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $10,362 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321912 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,383.
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What OSHA violations was J & R PLANING, INC. cited for?
J & R PLANING, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,362.00. The inspection opened on 2009-06-09.
How much was J & R PLANING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,362.00 against J & R PLANING, INC. in MISSOULA, MT. Average per citation: $647.63.
Is J & R PLANING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, J & R PLANING, INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $10,362.00 is above the industry average.