AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. — a paint and coating manufacturing facility located at 1313 WINDSOR AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43211 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-03-14.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 19021 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,100.00 is 39% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325510). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 8, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 12, 2013. Of the 3 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 total proposed penalty of $5,100.00 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 $5,100 penalty is higher than 52% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325510 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $27,993.
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What OSHA violations was AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. cited for?
AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,100.00. The inspection opened on 2013-03-14.
How much was AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,100.00 against AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $1,700.00.
Is AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Paint and Coating Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $5,100.00 is below the industry average.