Tier 3 Elevated

ANGUS CHEMICAL CO.

📍 HWY 2, STERLINGTON, LA 71280🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-05-03
$201,000.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
40/100
Risk Score
291
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at HWY 2, STERLINGTON, LA 71280 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $201,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-05-03.

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.

State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 31, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 1, 1992. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,272.73 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The 1991 inspection of the Angus Chemical facility revealed a profound systemic collapse

Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Unclassified
Penalty: $34,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(02)
Unclassified
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(06)
Unclassified
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(i)(03)
Unclassified
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.165(b)(01)
Unclassified
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Unclassified
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.307(b)
Unclassified
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Unclassified
Penalty: $34,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Unclassified
Penalty: $34,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Unclassified
Penalty: $34,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: October 31, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Unclassified
Penalty: $34,200.00Gravity: 07Issued: October 31, 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 ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. cited for?

ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. received 11 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $201,000.00. The inspection opened on 1991-05-03.

How much was ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $201,000.00 against ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. in STERLINGTON, LA. Average per citation: $18,272.73.

Is ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. has a risk score of 40 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $201,000.00 is above the industry average.