MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC. — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 4100 BROOKPARK ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH 44134 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 55 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $222,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-01-14.
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 $222,500.00 is more than 26.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 55 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 March 29, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 2020. Of the 55 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 $222,500.00 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 $4,045.45 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Marble Builder Direct International reveals a profound systemic collapse of occupational health protocols, specifically regarding
This facility's $222,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,266.
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What OSHA violations was MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC. cited for?
MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC. received 55 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $222,500.00. The inspection opened on 2019-01-14.
How much was MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $222,500.00 against MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC. in CLEVELAND, OH. Average per citation: $4,045.45.
Is MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, 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 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $222,500.00 is above the industry average.