KLABE WOOD CONCEPTS

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KLABE WOOD CONCEPTS — a manufacturing facility located at 222 VALLEY ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19804 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,940.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-07-24.

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 $2,940.00 is 65% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321999). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 71th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 October 20, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 22, 2009. Of the 9 total citations, 7 (78%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,940.00 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.