Tier 5 Standard

TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC.

📍 4031 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36303🏭 Broadwoven Fabric Mills (NAICS 313210)📅 2015-04-20
$35,000.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
24/100
Risk Score
439
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC. — a broadwoven fabric mills facility located at 4031 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36303 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-04-20.

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 Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,000.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 313210). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.

State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 31, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 17, 2015. Of the 4 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 $35,000.00 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 $8,750.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Twitchell Technical Products, LLC reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism regarding machine safeguarding

Industry Benchmark (AL)

This facility's $35,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 313210 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,563.

$14,563
State Avg
$35,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 31, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 31, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $24,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 31, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Repeat
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 31, 2015Abated: 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 TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC. cited for?

TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC. received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,000.00. The inspection opened on 2015-04-20.

How much was TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $35,000.00 against TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC. in DOTHAN, AL. Average per citation: $8,750.00.

Is TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, TWITCHELL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, LLC. has a risk score of 24 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 Broadwoven Fabric Mills facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $35,000.00 is above the industry average.