Tier 5 Standard

QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC.

📍 804 BYESVILLE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, OH 43725🏭 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (NAICS 326299)📅 2025-01-02
$16,550.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
400
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC. — a all other rubber product manufacturing facility located at 804 BYESVILLE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, OH 43725 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-01-02.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 78944 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $16,550.00 is 97% above the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326299). 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 96th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 April 22, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $16,550.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

Industry Benchmark (OH)

This facility's $16,550 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326299 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,643.

$13,643
State Avg
$16,550
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $16,550.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 22, 2025Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC. cited for?

QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,550.00. The inspection opened on 2025-01-02.

How much was QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $16,550.00 against QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC. in CAMBRIDGE, OH. Average per citation: $16,550.00.

Is QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, QUANEX IG SYSTEMS, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $16,550.00 is above the industry average.