PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. — a aluminum foundries (except die-casting) facility located at 2600 NIAGARA LANE N., PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 77 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,485.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-05-17.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $67,485.00 is more than 10.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331524). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 77 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 8 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 20, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 20, 1999. Of the 77 total citations, 12 (16%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $67,485.00 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 $876.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Progress Casting Group, Inc. reveals a systemic failure in safety management, characterized by
This facility's $67,485 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331524 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,570.
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What OSHA violations was PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. cited for?
PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. received 77 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,485.00. The inspection opened on 2005-05-17.
How much was PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $67,485.00 against PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. in PLYMOUTH, MN. Average per citation: $876.43.
Is PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 38 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $67,485.00 is above the industry average.