NEWOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEWOODS, INC. — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 2901 N O ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 23 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,293.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-10-04.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $65,293.00 is more than 7.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 23 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 March 31, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 21, 2025. Of the 23 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 cumulative penalty of $65,293.00 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 $2,838.83 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Newoods, Inc. revealed a systemic collapse of fundamental safety management systems, particularly regarding high-gravity industrial hazards common in concrete product manufacturing. The presence of 23 citations, totaling over $
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What OSHA violations was NEWOODS, INC. cited for?
NEWOODS, INC. received 23 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,293.00. The inspection opened on 2022-10-04.
How much was NEWOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,293.00 against NEWOODS, INC. in FORT SMITH, AR. Average per citation: $2,838.83.
Is NEWOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEWOODS, INC. has a risk score of 34 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $65,293.00 is above the industry average.