K & M MANUFACTURING CORP.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, K & M MANUFACTURING CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 705 S. 6TH STREET, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-02-22.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,300.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 68th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 March 11, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 16, 1991. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,300.00 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.