MULTIMETCO, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MULTIMETCO, INC. — a nonferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining facility located at 1610 FRANK AKERS ROAD, ANNISTON, AL 36207 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 32 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $49,018.10. The inspection case was opened on 2013-02-14.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $49,018.10 is more than 7.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331410). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 32 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 8 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 August 19, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 1, 2000. Of the 32 total citations, 14 (44%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $49,018.10 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 $1,531.82 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2013 enforcement action against Multimetco, Inc. revealed a
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What OSHA violations was MULTIMETCO, INC. cited for?
MULTIMETCO, INC. received 32 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $49,018.10. The inspection opened on 2013-02-14.
How much was MULTIMETCO, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $49,018.10 against MULTIMETCO, INC. in ANNISTON, AL. Average per citation: $1,531.82.
Is MULTIMETCO, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MULTIMETCO, INC. has a risk score of 49 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 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $49,018.10 is above the industry average.