THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 9070 PIPPIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45251 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-10-31.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,000.00 is more than 7.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 19, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 6, 2007. Of the 22 total citations, 2 (9%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $50,000.00 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 $2,272.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for The Metalworking Group, Inc. reveals a systemic breakdown in machine safeguarding and
This facility's $50,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332999 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,864.
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What OSHA violations was THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC. cited for?
THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,000.00. The inspection opened on 2005-10-31.
How much was THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,000.00 against THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC. in CINCINNATI, OH. Average per citation: $2,272.73.
Is THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE METALWORKING GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 46 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 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $50,000.00 is above the industry average.