PRECISION COIL INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PRECISION COIL INC. — a alumina and aluminum production and processing facility located at RT 50 WEST, WILSONBURG ROAD, CLARKSBURG, WV 26301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 60 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-02-23.
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: Clean Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $42,200.00 is more than 6.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331319). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 60 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 13 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 June 9, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 25, 2001. Of the 60 total citations, 14 (23%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $42,200.00 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 $703.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The sheer volume of 60 citations issued during this single inspection at Precision Coil Inc. signaled a systemic collapse of safety management rather than isolated procedural lapses. The enforcement record reveals a facility-wide failure to address fundamental physical hazards, particularly regarding machine
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What OSHA violations was PRECISION COIL INC. cited for?
PRECISION COIL INC. received 60 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,200.00. The inspection opened on 2007-02-23.
How much was PRECISION COIL INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,200.00 against PRECISION COIL INC. in CLARKSBURG, WV. Average per citation: $703.33.
Is PRECISION COIL INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PRECISION COIL INC. 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 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $42,200.00 is above the industry average.