Tier 4 Systematic

WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC.

📍 325 TEMPLE STREET, SYRACUSE, NY 13202🏭 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) (NAICS 331524)📅 2011-09-08
$5,115.00
Total Penalties
41
Citations
41/100
Risk Score
395
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC. — a aluminum foundries (except die-casting) facility located at 325 TEMPLE STREET, SYRACUSE, NY 13202 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,115.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-09-08.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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: regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,115.00 is 21% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331524). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 1, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 8, 2012. Of the 41 total citations, 8 (20%) 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 $5,115.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $5,115 penalty is higher than 58% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331524 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $27,225.

$27,225
State Avg
$5,115
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 41 Citations
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $125.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 10, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $175.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 10, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 10, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 10, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $320.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 6, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $320.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 6, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $320.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 6, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $225.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $135.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(06)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $135.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $225.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $135.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $180.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $225.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.243(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $135.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 1, 2006Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC. cited for?

WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC. received 41 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,115.00. The inspection opened on 2011-09-08.

How much was WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,115.00 against WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC. in SYRACUSE, NY. Average per citation: $124.76.

Is WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WOLFF & DUNGEY, INC. has a risk score of 41 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $5,115.00 is below the industry average.