QG PRINTING II CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QG PRINTING II CORP. — a printing and related support activities facility located at 4051 FONDORF DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43228 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $183,251.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-11-02.
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 $183,251.00 is more than 21.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323110). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
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 36 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 14, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 7, 2017. Of the 36 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 $183,251.00 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 $5,090.31 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this commercial printing facility reveals a systemic breakdown in the control of hazardous energy
This facility's $183,251 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323110 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,687.
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What OSHA violations was QG PRINTING II CORP. cited for?
QG PRINTING II CORP. received 36 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $183,251.00. The inspection opened on 2016-11-02.
How much was QG PRINTING II CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $183,251.00 against QG PRINTING II CORP. in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $5,090.31.
Is QG PRINTING II CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, QG PRINTING II CORP. has a risk score of 50 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 Printing and Related Support Activities facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $183,251.00 is above the industry average.