PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. — a other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing facility located at 4442 WRANGLE HILL RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,653.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-10-09.
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 $20,653.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325180). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 April 7, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 3, 2021. Of the 3 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 $20,653.00 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 $6,884.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this chemical manufacturing facility reveals a critical breakdown in fundamental mechanical safeguarding and
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What OSHA violations was PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. cited for?
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,653.00. The inspection opened on 2020-10-09.
How much was PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,653.00 against PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. in NEW CASTLE, DE. Average per citation: $6,884.33.
Is PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $20,653.00 is above the industry average.