R/L INDUSTRIES INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, R/L INDUSTRIES INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 52674 PAUL DR, ELKHART, IN 46514 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 39 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,720.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-11-15.
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.
State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 39 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 February 15, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 1994. Of the 39 total citations, 15 (38%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,720.00 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 $326.15 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was R/L INDUSTRIES INC. cited for?
R/L INDUSTRIES INC. received 39 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,720.00. The inspection opened on 1994-11-15.
How much was R/L INDUSTRIES INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,720.00 against R/L INDUSTRIES INC. in ELKHART, IN. Average per citation: $326.15.
Is R/L INDUSTRIES INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, R/L INDUSTRIES INC. has a risk score of 27 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $12,720.00 is above the industry average.