ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC — a all other basic organic chemical manufacturing facility located at 17168 W JEFFERSON AVE, RIVERVIEW, MI 48192 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 58 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $505,937.50. The inspection case was opened on 2004-01-28.
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $505,937.50 is more than 60.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325199). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 58 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 3, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 5, 2002. Of the 58 total citations, 15 (26%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $505,937.50 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 $8,723.06 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Atofina Chemicals Inc. in 2004 represents a catastrophic failure
This facility's $505,938 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325199 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $52,063.
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What OSHA violations was ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC cited for?
ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC received 58 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $505,937.50. The inspection opened on 2004-01-28.
How much was ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $505,937.50 against ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC in RIVERVIEW, MI. Average per citation: $8,723.06.
Is ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ATOFINA CHEMICALS INC has a risk score of 50 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 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $505,937.50 is above the industry average.