SF METAL BOX, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SF METAL BOX, INC. — a perishable prepared food manufacturing facility located at 2157 COMMERCE PL., HAYWARD, CA 94545 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $53,225.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-07-09.
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 $53,225.00 is more than 6.2× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311991). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 5 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 November 22, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 27, 2024. Of the 14 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 $53,225.00 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 $3,801.79 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for SF Metal Box, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of foundational safety management systems,
This facility's $53,225 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311991 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,503.
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What OSHA violations was SF METAL BOX, INC. cited for?
SF METAL BOX, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $53,225.00. The inspection opened on 2024-07-09.
How much was SF METAL BOX, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $53,225.00 against SF METAL BOX, INC. in HAYWARD, CA. Average per citation: $3,801.79.
Is SF METAL BOX, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SF METAL BOX, INC. has a risk score of 27 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 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $53,225.00 is above the industry average.