VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC. — a prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing facility located at 547 W NEZ PERCE, JEROME, ID 83338 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-11-24.
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 $1,700.00 is 74% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332311). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 74th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 9, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 15, 2016. Of the 1 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 $1,700.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC. cited for?
VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,700.00. The inspection opened on 2015-11-24.
How much was VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,700.00 against VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC. in JEROME, ID. Average per citation: $1,700.00.
Is VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VALLEY METAL BUILDINGS, INC. has a risk score of 0 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 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $1,700.00 is below the industry average.