SIGN SOURCE USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. — a sign manufacturing facility located at 1700 S DIXIE HWY, LIMA, OH 45804 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $57,160.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-03-07.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $57,160.00 is more than 8.9× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339950). 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 41 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 12 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 April 3, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 2, 2017. Of the 41 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 $57,160.00 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 $1,394.15 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 enforcement action against Sign Source USA, Inc. revealed
This facility's $57,160 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 339950 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,737.
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What OSHA violations was SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. cited for?
SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. received 41 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $57,160.00. The inspection opened on 2018-03-07.
How much was SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $57,160.00 against SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. in LIMA, OH. Average per citation: $1,394.15.
Is SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. has a risk score of 51 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 Sign Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $57,160.00 is above the industry average.