SKYLINE COMPOSITE, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SKYLINE COMPOSITE, INC. — a plastics material and resin manufacturing facility located at 63 WATER STREET, FALL RIVER, MA 02721 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,814.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-14.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,814.00 is more than 3.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 August 9, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 2, 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 $32,814.00 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 $2,343.86 falls within the standard penalty range.

Skyline Composite, Inc.’s February 2023 inspection revealed a high-risk operational environment characterized by systemic failures in chemical process safety and electrical integrity. The citation profile indicates a dangerous intersection of flammable spray finishing hazards (1910.107) and substandard electrical installations in hazardous locations (1910.307), creating an acute risk for catastrophic fire or explosion. The heavy concentration of respiratory protection violations (1910.134), ranging from fit testing and medical evaluations to cleaning and training, suggests a near-total collapse of the facility’s personal protective equipment (PPE) program. For workers, this meant daily exposure to potentially toxic particulates or vapors without verified physiological safeguards. The gravity of these findings is underscored by the penalty structure; while the total assessment of $32,814 across 14 violations may appear moderate, the imposition of maximum-gravity "Serious" penalties for spray booth ventilation and electrical grounding signifies that OSHA identified immediate threats to life and limb. The pattern of violations—specifically the lack of PPE oversight coupled with improper hazardous material handling—points to a failure of management’s safety culture rather than isolated mechanical lapses. This enforcement record demonstrates a facility operating with significant gaps in its fundamental industrial hygiene and fire prevention protocols, typical of organizations that have prioritized throughput over the rigorous administrative controls required in chemical manufacturing.