U.S. MINERALS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, U.S. MINERALS INC. — a abrasive product manufacturing facility located at 11000 BALDWIN ROAD, BALDWIN, IL 62217 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,835.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-11-29.
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. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,835.00 is 31% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327910). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 86th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 March 12, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 26, 2019. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $5,835.00 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 $5,835 penalty is higher than 53% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327910 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,022.
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What OSHA violations was U.S. MINERALS INC. cited for?
U.S. MINERALS INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,835.00. The inspection opened on 2018-11-29.
How much was U.S. MINERALS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,835.00 against U.S. MINERALS INC. in BALDWIN, IL. Average per citation: $2,917.50.
Is U.S. MINERALS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, U.S. MINERALS INC. has a risk score of 17 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 Abrasive Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $5,835.00 is below the industry average.