MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION — a commercial printing (except screen and books) facility located at 405 WILLOW SPRINGS LANE, YORK, PA 17406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,146.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-02-13.
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 $34,146.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323111). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 21, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 21, 2025. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $17,073.00 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 profile for Multi-Color Corporation’s York facility reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism regarding
This facility's $34,146 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323111 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,791.
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What OSHA violations was MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION cited for?
MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,146.00. The inspection opened on 2017-02-13.
How much was MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,146.00 against MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION in YORK, PA. Average per citation: $17,073.00.
Is MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION has a risk score of 22 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 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $34,146.00 is above the industry average.