Tier 5 Standard

TK INNOVATION, INC

📍 3 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR, WHEELING, WV 26003🏭 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (NAICS 326130)📅 2026-04-21
$3,470.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
417
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TK INNOVATION, INC — a laminated plastics plate, sheet (except packaging), and shape manufacturing facility located at 3 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR, WHEELING, WV 26003 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,470.00. The inspection case was opened on 2026-04-21.

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.

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 Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,470.00 is 59% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326130). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 81th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 April 8, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 3 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 total proposed penalty of $3,470.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,024.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,446.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 8, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 8, 2020Abated: 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 TK INNOVATION, INC cited for?

TK INNOVATION, INC received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,470.00. The inspection opened on 2026-04-21.

How much was TK INNOVATION, INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $3,470.00 against TK INNOVATION, INC in WHEELING, WV. Average per citation: $1,156.67.

Is TK INNOVATION, INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, TK INNOVATION, INC has a risk score of 1 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 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $3,470.00 is below the industry average.