THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 7620 CETRONIA ROAD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18106 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 44 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-02-20.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 44 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 14 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 August 13, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 15, 1997. Of the 44 total citations, 15 (34%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $70,000.00 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 $1,590.91 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for The Lehigh Group reflects a systemic failure to implement foundational safety programs, evidenced by the
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What OSHA violations was THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC cited for?
THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC received 44 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 1997-02-20.
How much was THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC in ALLENTOWN, PA. Average per citation: $1,590.91.
Is THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE LEHIGH GROUP, A DIV OF THE AMERICAN MFG CO INC has a risk score of 39 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $70,000.00 is above the industry average.