SAF-HOLLAND, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SAF-HOLLAND, INC. — a motor vehicle parts manufacturing facility located at 1103 S. MAIN ST., DUMAS, AR 71639 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 30 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $227,323.60. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-08.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $227,323.60 is more than 35.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336399). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 30 citations spanning 11 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 January 30, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 13, 2019. Of the 30 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 $227,323.60 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 $7,577.45 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 enforcement action against SAF-HOLLAND, INC. revealed a pervasive breakdown
This facility's $227,324 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336399 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $35,157.
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What OSHA violations was SAF-HOLLAND, INC. cited for?
SAF-HOLLAND, INC. received 30 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $227,323.60. The inspection opened on 2018-08-08.
How much was SAF-HOLLAND, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $227,323.60 against SAF-HOLLAND, INC. in DUMAS, AR. Average per citation: $7,577.45.
Is SAF-HOLLAND, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SAF-HOLLAND, INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $227,323.60 is above the industry average.