RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, INC. — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 20 PHILLIPS ROAD, JACKSON, TN 38301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-06-17.
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 $600.00 is 93% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 64th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 August 1, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 15, 2022. Of the 6 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 $600.00 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.
This facility's $600 penalty is higher than 20% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322211 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,801.
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What OSHA violations was RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, INC. cited for?
RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $600.00. The inspection opened on 2022-06-17.
How much was RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $600.00 against RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, INC. in JACKSON, TN. Average per citation: $100.00.
Is RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RUSKEN PACKAGING OF TN, 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 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $600.00 is below the industry average.