NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR — a solid waste collection facility located at 6300 W 4TH, PINE BLUFF, AR 71602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-03-13.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $16,550.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562111). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
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 September 5, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 17, 2025. Of the 1 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 $16,550.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR cited for?
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,550.00. The inspection opened on 2025-03-13.
How much was NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $16,550.00 against NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR in PINE BLUFF, AR. Average per citation: $16,550.00.
Is NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COL WM OF AR has a risk score of 3 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 Solid Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $16,550.00 is above the industry average.