Tier 5 Standard

JAMES F. KEMP INC.

📍 709 MILLER AVENUE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025🏭 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (NAICS 332410)📅 2006-08-01
$450.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
388
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JAMES F. KEMP INC. — a power boiler and heat exchanger manufacturing facility located at 709 MILLER AVENUE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $450.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-08-01.

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 $450.00 is 93% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332410). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 47th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 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. 5 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 August 17, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 27, 2011. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $450.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $450 penalty is higher than 4% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332410 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,328.

$8,328
State Avg
$450
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 04Issued: August 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 04Issued: August 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 04Issued: August 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: August 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.20(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(06)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 7, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 7, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was JAMES F. KEMP INC. cited for?

JAMES F. KEMP INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $450.00. The inspection opened on 2006-08-01.

How much was JAMES F. KEMP INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $450.00 against JAMES F. KEMP INC. in CLAIRTON, PA. Average per citation: $50.00.

Is JAMES F. KEMP INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, JAMES F. KEMP INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $450.00 is below the industry average.