KAWNEER COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KAWNEER COMPANY, INC. — a metal window and door manufacturing facility located at 600 KAWNEER DRIVE, SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,808.10. The inspection case was opened on 2012-08-30.
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 $28,808.10 is more than 4.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332321). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 April 26, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 29, 2025. Of the 9 total citations, 5 (56%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,808.10 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 $3,200.90 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $28,808 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332321 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $41,289.
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What OSHA violations was KAWNEER COMPANY, INC. cited for?
KAWNEER COMPANY, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,808.10. The inspection opened on 2012-08-30.
How much was KAWNEER COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,808.10 against KAWNEER COMPANY, INC. in SPRINGDALE, AR. Average per citation: $3,200.90.
Is KAWNEER COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KAWNEER COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 9 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 Metal Window and Door Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $28,808.10 is above the industry average.