MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC. — a sheet metal work manufacturing facility located at #41 BRANCH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO 63147 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 132 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $69,743.80. The inspection case was opened on 2005-02-02.
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 $69,743.80 is more than 10.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332322). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 132 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 July 28, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 23, 2005. Of the 132 total citations, 15 (11%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $69,743.80 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 $528.36 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2005 enforcement action against Matthews Manufacturing Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in safety management systems
This facility's $69,744 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332322 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,840.
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What OSHA violations was MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC. cited for?
MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC. received 132 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $69,743.80. The inspection opened on 2005-02-02.
How much was MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $69,743.80 against MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC. in ST. LOUIS, MO. Average per citation: $528.36.
Is MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MATTHEWS MANUFACTURING INC. has a risk score of 38 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 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $69,743.80 is above the industry average.