ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC — a polystyrene foam product manufacturing facility located at 3751 SUNSET AVENUE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60087 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 23 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-04-11.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $52,250.00 is more than 6.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326140). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 23 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 23, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 10, 2008. Of the 23 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $52,250.00 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 $2,271.74 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against ACH Foam Technologies reveals a systemic breakdown of safety management systems, characterized by a high volume
This facility's $52,250 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326140 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,233.
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What OSHA violations was ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC cited for?
ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC received 23 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,250.00. The inspection opened on 2008-04-11.
How much was ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,250.00 against ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC in WAUKEGAN, IL. Average per citation: $2,271.74.
Is ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC has a risk score of 31 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $52,250.00 is above the industry average.