According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PROPIPE TECHNOLOGIES INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1800 CLAYTON AVE., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $122,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-08-15.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $122,000.00 is more than 102.0× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 25 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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.6 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 16, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 25, 2000. Of the 25 total citations, 15 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $122,000.00 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 $4,880.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Propipe Technologies Inc. reflects a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management, characterized by a
Citation Matrix — 25 Citations
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(09)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(g)
Mechanical Power Presses
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 23, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Repeat
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 13, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 13, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 13, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 13, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 13, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $1,550.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 13, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Willful
Penalty: $34,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 16, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Willful
Penalty: $15,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 16, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 16, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 16, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 16, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 16, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.