STULLER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STULLER, INC. — a other miscellaneous manufacturing facility located at 302 RUE LOUIS XIV, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-09-19.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $16,800.00 is more than 2.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339911). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 February 27, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 11, 2014. Of the 5 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 $16,800.00 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 $3,360.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was STULLER, INC. cited for?
STULLER, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,800.00. The inspection opened on 2013-09-19.
How much was STULLER, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $16,800.00 against STULLER, INC. in LAFAYETTE, LA. Average per citation: $3,360.00.
Is STULLER, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STULLER, INC. has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $16,800.00 is above the industry average.