SUNSHINE METALS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUNSHINE METALS, INC. — a metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers facility located at 3941 S. NORMAN ST., WICHITA, KS 67215 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,931.80. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-10.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,931.80 is more than 4.0× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
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 March 10, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 17, 2023. 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 $20,931.80 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 $4,186.36 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Sunshine Metals, Inc. reveals a systemic failure in material handling safety and administrative oversight,
This facility's $20,932 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423510 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,909.
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What OSHA violations was SUNSHINE METALS, INC. cited for?
SUNSHINE METALS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,931.80. The inspection opened on 2023-02-10.
How much was SUNSHINE METALS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,931.80 against SUNSHINE METALS, INC. in WICHITA, KS. Average per citation: $4,186.36.
Is SUNSHINE METALS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUNSHINE METALS, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $20,931.80 is above the industry average.