TNT STEEL INDUSTRIES

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TNT STEEL INDUSTRIES — a manufacturing facility located at 1555 HWY.75 EAST, FREEPORT, IL 61032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,387.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-09-25.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,387.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332323). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 15, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 14, 2004. Of the 10 total citations, 8 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,387.00 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.