PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. — a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing facility located at 3950 SCHELDEN CIRCLE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,721.25. The inspection case was opened on 2023-07-12.
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 $8,721.25 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325412). 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 93th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 27, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 1, 2025. Of the 5 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 total proposed penalty of $8,721.25 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 $8,721 penalty is higher than 71% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325412 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,242.
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What OSHA violations was PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. cited for?
PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,721.25. The inspection opened on 2023-07-12.
How much was PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,721.25 against PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. in BETHLEHEM, PA. Average per citation: $1,744.25.
Is PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. 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 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $8,721.25 is above the industry average.