METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. — a motor vehicle manufacturing facility located at 301 BILL BRYAN BLVD, HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-05-01.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $7,000.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336111). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 August 27, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 6, 2012. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $7,000 penalty is higher than 72% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336111 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,849.
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What OSHA violations was METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. cited for?
METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-05-01.
How much was METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,000.00 against METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. in HOPKINSVILLE, KY. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. has a risk score of 1 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Motor Vehicle Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $7,000.00 is above the industry average.