THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION — a paint and coating manufacturing facility located at 1920 LEONARD AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $709,960.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-08.
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.
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 $709,960.00 is more than 84.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325510). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 October 6, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 12, 2021. Of the 36 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 per-citation average of $19,721.11 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for The Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation reveals a catastrophic and systemic breakdown of Process
This facility's $709,960 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325510 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $27,993.
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What OSHA violations was THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION cited for?
THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION received 36 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $709,960.00. The inspection opened on 2021-04-08.
How much was THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $709,960.00 against THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $19,721.11.
Is THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION has a risk score of 50 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 Paint and Coating Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $709,960.00 is above the industry average.