SUN CREATIONS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUN CREATIONS, INC. — a textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills facility located at 826 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., LAWRENCE, KS 66044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-11-19.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,500.00 is 71% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 313311). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 74th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 11, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2010. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,500.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was SUN CREATIONS, INC. cited for?
SUN CREATIONS, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,500.00. The inspection opened on 2009-11-19.
How much was SUN CREATIONS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,500.00 against SUN CREATIONS, INC. in LAWRENCE, KS. Average per citation: $625.00.
Is SUN CREATIONS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUN CREATIONS, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $2,500.00 is below the industry average.