TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES — a motor vehicle body manufacturing facility located at 1301 JACKSON ST., ST PAUL, MN 55117 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $840.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-01-07.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $840.00 is 87% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336211). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 69th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 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. 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 January 27, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 24, 2011. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $840.00 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.
This facility's $840 penalty is higher than 35% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336211 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,308.
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What OSHA violations was TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES cited for?
TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $840.00. The inspection opened on 2011-01-07.
How much was TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $840.00 against TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES in ST PAUL, MN. Average per citation: $210.00.
Is TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TWIN CITIES WRECKERS SALES has a risk score of 2 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 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $840.00 is below the industry average.