THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC. — a tire manufacturing (except retreading) facility located at 6650 RAMSEY STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 75 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,234.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-10-07.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $23,234.00 is more than 2.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 75 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 15, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 26, 1996. Of the 75 total citations, 13 (17%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,234.00 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 $309.79 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of the Kelly Springfield Tire Co. facility revealed a pervasive breakdown in safety management systems, characterized by
This facility's $23,234 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326211 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,349.
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What OSHA violations was THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC. cited for?
THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC. received 75 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,234.00. The inspection opened on 2003-10-07.
How much was THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,234.00 against THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC. in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Average per citation: $309.79.
Is THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., INC. has a risk score of 29 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 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $23,234.00 is above the industry average.