MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP — a other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing facility located at 1202 EAST 38TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-08-24.
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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,000.00 is more than 15.7× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 532490). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 8, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 26, 2012. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $16,666.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for Mid-America Sound Corp following the August 2011 inspection reveals a
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What OSHA violations was MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP cited for?
MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-08-24.
How much was MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,000.00 against MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Average per citation: $16,666.67.
Is MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MID-AMERICA SOUND CORP has a risk score of 11 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 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $50,000.00 is above the industry average.