RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC. — a other fabricated wire product manufacturing facility located at 1600 FIRESTONE PARKWAY, AKRON, OH 44301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,554.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-09-07.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,554.00 is more than 5.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332618). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 December 31, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2024. Of the 8 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 $35,554.00 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 $4,444.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Richards Wholesale Fence Co., Inc. reveals a breakdown in fundamental industrial safety
This facility's $35,554 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332618 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,349.
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What OSHA violations was RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC. cited for?
RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,554.00. The inspection opened on 2023-09-07.
How much was RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,554.00 against RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC. in AKRON, OH. Average per citation: $4,444.25.
Is RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RICHARDS WHOLESALE FENCE CO., INC. has a risk score of 11 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 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $35,554.00 is above the industry average.