Tier 4 Systematic

AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY

📍 1215 MAIN, PORT NECHES, TX 77551🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-10-06
$10,300.00
Total Penalties
17
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
319
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1215 MAIN, PORT NECHES, TX 77551 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-10-06.

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 TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 6 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 December 17, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 2, 1995. Of the 17 total citations, 15 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,300.00 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 $605.88 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 17 Citations
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $877.50Gravity: 01Issued: January 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $810.00Gravity: 00Issued: January 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(b)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: January 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(b)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.165(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(08)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,062.50Gravity: 04Issued: December 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,275.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 17, 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 AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY cited for?

AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY received 17 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,300.00. The inspection opened on 1994-10-06.

How much was AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,300.00 against AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY in PORT NECHES, TX. Average per citation: $605.88.

Is AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AMERIPOL SYNPOL COMPANY has a risk score of 20 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 $10,300.00 is above the industry average.