Tier 4 Systematic

WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC

📍 522 LINCOLN AVE SE, ST CLOUD, MN 56304🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1996-01-17
$7,525.00
Total Penalties
13
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
317
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 522 LINCOLN AVE SE, ST CLOUD, MN 56304 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,525.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-01-17.

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.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 April 3, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 12, 2012. Of the 13 total citations, 12 (92%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,525.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 13 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 00Issued: April 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 5205.675(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $840.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 27, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $210.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 27, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $840.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 27, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $735.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 5, 2004Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(02)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $980.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 5, 2004Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 5205.870
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 18, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
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 WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC cited for?

WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC received 13 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,525.00. The inspection opened on 1996-01-17.

How much was WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,525.00 against WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC in ST CLOUD, MN. Average per citation: $578.85.

Is WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC has a risk score of 17 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $7,525.00 is above the industry average.