LEXICON, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LEXICON, INC. — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 8900 FOURCHE DAM PIKE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72231 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-08-16.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. EPA penalties total $9,825.00 (Clean Air Act: $9,825.00). Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,000.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). 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 89th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 January 19, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 28, 2023. 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 $6,000.00 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 $6,000 penalty is higher than 64% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,401.
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What OSHA violations was LEXICON, INC. cited for?
LEXICON, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-08-16.
How much was LEXICON, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,000.00 against LEXICON, INC. in LITTLE ROCK, AR. Average per citation: $6,000.00.
Is LEXICON, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LEXICON, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $6,000.00 is below the industry average.