MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC. — a cut stock, resawing lumber, and planing facility located at 104 FIRST AVENUE, BREWTON, AL 36426 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,870.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-05-06.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $10,870.00 is 29% above the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321912). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 10 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 30, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 8, 2010. Of the 15 total citations, 15 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,870.00 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 $724.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $10,870 penalty is higher than 64% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321912 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,548.
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What OSHA violations was MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC. cited for?
MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,870.00. The inspection opened on 2009-05-06.
How much was MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,870.00 against MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC. in BREWTON, AL. Average per citation: $724.67.
Is MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MCARDLE TIMBER ENTERPRISES, INC. has a risk score of 19 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $10,870.00 is above the industry average.