TRINDCO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRINDCO — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 1004 OBICI INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, SUFFOLK, VA 23434 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,130.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-25.
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.
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 $31,130.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). 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 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 June 6, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 9, 2024. Of the 15 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 cumulative penalty of $31,130.00 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 $2,075.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Trindco’s Suffolk facility reveals a systemic breakdown in fundamental safety management, particularly regarding the high-risk hazards inherent
This facility's $31,130 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,471.
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What OSHA violations was TRINDCO cited for?
TRINDCO received 15 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,130.00. The inspection opened on 2024-03-25.
How much was TRINDCO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,130.00 against TRINDCO in SUFFOLK, VA. Average per citation: $2,075.33.
Is TRINDCO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRINDCO has a risk score of 23 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 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $31,130.00 is above the industry average.