WESTERN PACIFIC STORAGE SYSTEMS

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WESTERN PACIFIC STORAGE SYSTEMS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 793 LEMONS MILL ROAD, GEORGETOWN, KY 40324 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-10-13.

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.

State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 3 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 February 7, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 3, 2000. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $18,000.00 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 $3,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of Western Pacific Storage Systems revealed a deeply concerning pattern of non-compliance centered on mechanical power press safety, characterized by a failure to rectify previously identified hazards. The presence of three repeat violations under