VANS AUTO PARTS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VANS AUTO PARTS — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 1205 BEAVER AVE, MANKATO, MN 56001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-09-18.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,000.00 is more than 4.8× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
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 January 22, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 26, 2009. 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 per-citation average of $25,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action at Vans Auto Parts represents a significant outlier for the recyclable material merchant wholesale industry,
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,695.
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What OSHA violations was VANS AUTO PARTS cited for?
VANS AUTO PARTS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-09-18.
How much was VANS AUTO PARTS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against VANS AUTO PARTS in MANKATO, MN. Average per citation: $25,000.00.
Is VANS AUTO PARTS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VANS AUTO PARTS has a risk score of 5 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 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.