KAPSTONE CONTAINER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KAPSTONE CONTAINER — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 1601 BLAIRS FERRY ROAD, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-02-22.
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.
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 $4,500.00 is 47% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 April 1, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 18, 2016. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $4,500.00 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.
This facility's $4,500 penalty is higher than 52% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322211 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,120.
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What OSHA violations was KAPSTONE CONTAINER cited for?
KAPSTONE CONTAINER received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,500.00. The inspection opened on 2016-02-22.
How much was KAPSTONE CONTAINER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,500.00 against KAPSTONE CONTAINER in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. Average per citation: $4,500.00.
Is KAPSTONE CONTAINER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KAPSTONE CONTAINER has a risk score of 0 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 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $4,500.00 is below the industry average.