STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at OFF WEST END OF COUNTY RD. 47, SOUTH OF, OZARK, AR 72949 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-09-27.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 3, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 30, 1990. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,500.00 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 $4,250.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Stephens Production Company reveals a high-gravity intervention characterized by an extraordinary reliance
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What OSHA violations was STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY cited for?
STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,500.00. The inspection opened on 1989-09-27.
How much was STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,500.00 against STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY in OZARK, AR. Average per citation: $4,250.00.
Is STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STEPHENS PRODUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 43 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $25,500.00 is above the industry average.