VAE NORTRAK, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VAE NORTRAK, INC. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 3930 VALLEY EAST INDUSTRIAL DR., BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,823.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-07-27.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,823.00 is 37% above 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 91th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 8 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 July 27, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 26, 2005. Of the 16 total citations, 14 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,823.00 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 $8,823 penalty is higher than 70% 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 VAE NORTRAK, INC. cited for?
VAE NORTRAK, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,823.00. The inspection opened on 2005-07-27.
How much was VAE NORTRAK, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,823.00 against VAE NORTRAK, INC. in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Average per citation: $551.44.
Is VAE NORTRAK, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VAE NORTRAK, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 $8,823.00 is above the industry average.