THOUSAND OAKS BARREL CO.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THOUSAND OAKS BARREL CO. — a manufacturing facility located at 9421 MAIN ST., MANASSAS, VA 20110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $945.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-02-03.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $945.00 is 89% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321920). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 65th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 March 20, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 22, 2014. Of the 3 total citations, 2 (67%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $945.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.