WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC. — a welding and soldering equipment manufacturing facility located at 8535 DIXIE HWY, FLORENCE, KY 41042 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-08-12.
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 Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 12387 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,500.00 is 30% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333992). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 October 21, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 18, 2013. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,500.00 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 $4,500 penalty is higher than 20% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333992 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,190.
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What OSHA violations was WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC. cited for?
WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,500.00. The inspection opened on 2008-08-12.
How much was WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,500.00 against WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC. in FLORENCE, KY. Average per citation: $642.86.
Is WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WELDING ALLOYS (U.S.A), INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $4,500.00 is below the industry average.