YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL — a marine cargo handling facility located at 5001 HWY 60 EAST, OWENSBORO, KY 42302 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,695.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-07-18.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,695.00 is 60% below the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488320). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 68th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 9 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 January 11, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 1, 2005. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,695.00 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 $1,695 penalty is higher than 18% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488320 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,597.
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What OSHA violations was YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL cited for?
YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL received 10 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,695.00. The inspection opened on 2005-07-18.
How much was YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,695.00 against YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL in OWENSBORO, KY. Average per citation: $169.50.
Is YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, YAGER MATERIALS, INC. #3 TERMINAL has a risk score of 15 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 Marine Cargo Handling facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $1,695.00 is below the industry average.