Tier 4 Systematic

AMERICAN JUICE

📍 1 N BRIDGE ST, GARY, IN 46404🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1986-05-14
$10,000.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
315
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN JUICE — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1 N BRIDGE ST, GARY, IN 46404 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1986-05-14.

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 IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 12 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 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 June 9, 1986 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 13, 1995. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $10,000.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 18 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,575.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(01)
Stairway Safety
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,575.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(06)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(a)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 26, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1986Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1986Abated: ✓ 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 AMERICAN JUICE cited for?

AMERICAN JUICE received 18 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,000.00. The inspection opened on 1986-05-14.

How much was AMERICAN JUICE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,000.00 against AMERICAN JUICE in GARY, IN. Average per citation: $555.56.

Is AMERICAN JUICE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN JUICE has a risk score of 21 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 $10,000.00 is above the industry average.