LMI FINISHING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LMI FINISHING, INC. — a other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing facility located at 16900 TIGER SWITCH RD, CATOOSA, OK 74015 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 40 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $225,444.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-23.
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 $225,444.00 is more than 35.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336413). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 40 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 11 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 February 21, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2024. Of the 40 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 cumulative penalty of $225,444.00 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 $5,636.10 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against LMI Finishing, Inc. revealed a comprehensive breakdown in chemical safety management and industrial hygiene
This facility's $225,444 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336413 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $31,828.
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What OSHA violations was LMI FINISHING, INC. cited for?
LMI FINISHING, INC. received 40 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $225,444.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-23.
How much was LMI FINISHING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $225,444.00 against LMI FINISHING, INC. in CATOOSA, OK. Average per citation: $5,636.10.
Is LMI FINISHING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LMI FINISHING, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $225,444.00 is above the industry average.