Tier 4 Systematic

AIR PLASTICS, INC.

📍 1224 CASTLE DR., MASON, OH 45040🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-03-09
$22,235.00
Total Penalties
41
Citations
44/100
Risk Score
351
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AIR PLASTICS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1224 CASTLE DR., MASON, OH 45040 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,235.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-03-09.

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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 September 11, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 4, 1992. Of the 41 total citations, 14 (34%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $22,235.00 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 $542.32 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1993 inspection of Air Plastics, Inc. revealed a pervasive

Citation Matrix — 41 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 04Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $320.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 27, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(06)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 14, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,050.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 11, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 11, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 11, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 11, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 11, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 11, 1991Abated: ✓ 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 AIR PLASTICS, INC. cited for?

AIR PLASTICS, INC. received 41 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,235.00. The inspection opened on 1993-03-09.

How much was AIR PLASTICS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $22,235.00 against AIR PLASTICS, INC. in MASON, OH. Average per citation: $542.32.

Is AIR PLASTICS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AIR PLASTICS, INC. has a risk score of 44 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 $22,235.00 is above the industry average.