REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC. — a clay product and refractory manufacturing facility located at 9836 S. 219TH E. AVE., BROKEN ARROW, OK 74014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-01-20.
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: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,800.00 is 31% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327125). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 27, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 5, 2016. 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 total proposed penalty of $5,800.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC. cited for?
REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,800.00. The inspection opened on 2016-01-20.
How much was REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,800.00 against REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC. in BROKEN ARROW, OK. Average per citation: $5,800.00.
Is REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, REFRACTORY ANCHORS, INC. has a risk score of 16 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 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $5,800.00 is below the industry average.