TOOL MASTERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TOOL MASTERS, INC. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 2305 MISSOURI STREET, TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,780.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-08-12.
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.
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 $25,780.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 February 14, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 18, 2011. Of the 27 total citations, 14 (52%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,780.00 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 $954.81 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Tool Masters, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to implement foundational safety programs,
This facility's $25,780 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332999 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,718.
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What OSHA violations was TOOL MASTERS, INC. cited for?
TOOL MASTERS, INC. received 27 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,780.00. The inspection opened on 2011-08-12.
How much was TOOL MASTERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,780.00 against TOOL MASTERS, INC. in TUSCUMBIA, AL. Average per citation: $954.81.
Is TOOL MASTERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TOOL MASTERS, INC. has a risk score of 28 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $25,780.00 is above the industry average.