THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS — a cutlery and handtool manufacturing facility located at 12827 VALLEY BRANCH LANE, FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-07-01.
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 $34,500.00 is more than 5.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332212). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 5 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. 2 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 19, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 31, 2003. Of the 15 total citations, 14 (93%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $34,500.00 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 $2,300.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for The Stanley Works Mechanics Tools facility indicates a systemic failure in mechanical safeguarding and energy control protocols
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What OSHA violations was THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS cited for?
THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS received 15 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,500.00. The inspection opened on 2003-07-01.
How much was THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,500.00 against THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS in FARMERS BRANCH, TX. Average per citation: $2,300.00.
Is THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE STANLEY WORKS MECHANICS TOOLS has a risk score of 23 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 Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $34,500.00 is above the industry average.