PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS — a printing and related support activities facility located at 21673 CEDAR AVE, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,090.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-02-12.
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: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,090.00 is 51% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323116). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 15, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 4, 2005. Of the 17 total citations, 15 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,090.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $4,090 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323116 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,006.
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What OSHA violations was PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS cited for?
PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS received 17 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,090.00. The inspection opened on 2004-02-12.
How much was PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,090.00 against PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS in LAKEVILLE, MN. Average per citation: $240.59.
Is PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PERFORMANCE OFFICE PAPERS has a risk score of 33 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 Printing and Related Support Activities facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $4,090.00 is below the industry average.