SPECTRUM PAINTING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SPECTRUM PAINTING — a other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors facility located at 632 W. MARKET STREET, LIMA, OH 45801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $49,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-09-19.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $49,600.00 is more than 13.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238190). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 21 citations spanning 4 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 March 18, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 27, 2014. Of the 21 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 $49,600.00 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 $2,361.90 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Spectrum Painting revealed a systemic collapse of occupational health protocols, specifically regarding the
This facility's $49,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238190 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,955.
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What OSHA violations was SPECTRUM PAINTING cited for?
SPECTRUM PAINTING received 21 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $49,600.00. The inspection opened on 2013-09-19.
How much was SPECTRUM PAINTING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $49,600.00 against SPECTRUM PAINTING in LIMA, OH. Average per citation: $2,361.90.
Is SPECTRUM PAINTING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SPECTRUM PAINTING has a risk score of 29 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $49,600.00 is above the industry average.