WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION — a abrasive product manufacturing facility located at 1801 BUFFALO AVENUE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 81 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,025.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-06-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $59,025.00 is more than 7.0× 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 NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 81 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 September 7, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 7, 1992. Of the 81 total citations, 15 (19%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $59,025.00 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 $728.70 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2016 inspection of Washington Mills Electro Minerals Corporation revealed a profound systemic breakdown in fundamental
This facility's $59,025 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327910 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,044.
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What OSHA violations was WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION cited for?
WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION received 81 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,025.00. The inspection opened on 2016-06-10.
How much was WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,025.00 against WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION in NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Average per citation: $728.70.
Is WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORPORATION has a risk score of 36 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $59,025.00 is above the industry average.