Tier 5 Standard

RESCO PRODUCTS

📍 WEST 6TH AND CENTER STREET, TARENTUM, PA 15084🏭 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing (NAICS 327125)📅 2014-04-30
$5,609.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
418
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RESCO PRODUCTS — a clay product and refractory manufacturing facility located at WEST 6TH AND CENTER STREET, TARENTUM, PA 15084 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,609.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-04-30.

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, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,609.00 is 33% 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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 October 27, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 29, 2014. Of the 5 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 $5,609.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $5,609 penalty is higher than 50% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327125 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $17,009.

$17,009
State Avg
$5,609
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,402.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,402.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1048(i)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $2,805.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 27, 2014Abated: 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

Comparing penalized facilities in TARENTUM, PA (Exact Industry)

RESCO PRODUCTS (This Facility)
$5.6K
5 cit.
WORLDWIDE REFRACTORIES, INC. SUBSIDIARY OF RESCO
$55.8K
66 cit.
RESCO PRODUCTS, INC.
$30.6K
19 cit.
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$2.0M
17 cit.
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$1.5M
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1.5M
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TARENTUM, PA
$1.1M
247 cit.
Other Inspected Facilities in TARENTUM, PA
E. SMALIS PAINTING COMPANY
$1.1M
247 cit.
WORLDWIDE REFRACTORIES, INC. SUBSIDIARY OF RESCO
$55.8K
66 cit.
KOLEK WOODSHOP, INC.
$34.0K
6 cit.
RESCO PRODUCTS, INC.
$30.6K
19 cit.
WOODLINE PRODUCTS
$10.6K
32 cit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RESCO PRODUCTS cited for?

RESCO PRODUCTS received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,609.00. The inspection opened on 2014-04-30.

How much was RESCO PRODUCTS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,609.00 against RESCO PRODUCTS in TARENTUM, PA. Average per citation: $1,121.80.

Is RESCO PRODUCTS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RESCO PRODUCTS 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 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $5,609.00 is below the industry average.