AICHI FORGE USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AICHI FORGE USA, INC. — a iron and steel forging facility located at 596 TRIPORT RD, GEORGETOWN, KY 40324 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $152,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-05-14.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 43449 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $152,400.00 is more than 23.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332111). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 December 12, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 2, 2013. Of the 22 total citations, 14 (64%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $152,400.00 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 $6,927.27 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Aichi Forge USA, Inc. reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of non-compliance
This facility's $152,400 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332111 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,738.
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What OSHA violations was AICHI FORGE USA, INC. cited for?
AICHI FORGE USA, INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $152,400.00. The inspection opened on 2013-05-14.
How much was AICHI FORGE USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $152,400.00 against AICHI FORGE USA, INC. in GEORGETOWN, KY. Average per citation: $6,927.27.
Is AICHI FORGE USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AICHI FORGE USA, INC. has a risk score of 61 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 Iron and Steel Forging facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $152,400.00 is above the industry average.