Tier 5 Standard

THOMAS & BETTS

📍 5601 E. HIGHLAND DR., JONESBORO, AR 72401🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-07-09
$21,600.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
8/100
Risk Score
342
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THOMAS & BETTS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 5601 E. HIGHLAND DR., JONESBORO, AR 72401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-07-09.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 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 October 15, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 22, 2015. Of the 8 total citations, 4 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,600.00 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 $2,700.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for the Thomas & Betts Jonesboro facility reveals a systemic failure in mechanical power press safety

Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 15, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 15, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 15, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 15, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 15, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 15, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 15, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 12, 2015Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was THOMAS & BETTS cited for?

THOMAS & BETTS received 8 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,600.00. The inspection opened on 2002-07-09.

How much was THOMAS & BETTS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,600.00 against THOMAS & BETTS in JONESBORO, AR. Average per citation: $2,700.00.

Is THOMAS & BETTS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THOMAS & BETTS has a risk score of 8 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $21,600.00 is above the industry average.