SMC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SMC CORPORATION OF AMERICA — a fluid power cylinder and actuator manufacturing facility located at 10100 SMC BOULEVARD, NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,631.25. The inspection case was opened on 2012-07-18.

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 currently lists this facility under Violation Identified status. regulated under: Clean Water Act, Toxics Release Inventory. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,631.25 is 28% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333995). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 December 21, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 18, 2013. Of the 12 total citations, 11 (92%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,631.25 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.