LM GLASFIBER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LM GLASFIBER, INC. — a turbine and turbine generator set units manufacturing facility located at 1580 SOUTH 48TH STREET, GRAND FORKS, ND 58206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $113,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-12-17.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $113,500.00 is more than 17.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333611). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 37 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 September 28, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 31, 2009. Of the 37 total citations, 13 (35%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $113,500.00 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 $3,067.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was LM GLASFIBER, INC. cited for?
LM GLASFIBER, INC. received 37 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $113,500.00. The inspection opened on 2007-12-17.
How much was LM GLASFIBER, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $113,500.00 against LM GLASFIBER, INC. in GRAND FORKS, ND. Average per citation: $3,067.57.
Is LM GLASFIBER, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LM GLASFIBER, INC. has a risk score of 47 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $113,500.00 is above the industry average.