STAVER FOUNDRY CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STAVER FOUNDRY CO. — a iron foundries facility located at 100 S 10TH ST, VIRGINIA, MN 55792 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 62 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,511.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-02-06.
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 $10,511.00 is 63% above the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331511). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 62 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 12 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 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 19, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 19, 1991. Of the 62 total citations, 15 (24%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,511.00 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 $169.53 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $10,511 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331511 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,072.
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What OSHA violations was STAVER FOUNDRY CO. cited for?
STAVER FOUNDRY CO. received 62 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,511.00. The inspection opened on 2006-02-06.
How much was STAVER FOUNDRY CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,511.00 against STAVER FOUNDRY CO. in VIRGINIA, MN. Average per citation: $169.53.
Is STAVER FOUNDRY CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STAVER FOUNDRY CO. has a risk score of 42 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 Iron Foundries facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $10,511.00 is above the industry average.