BFGOODRICH
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BFGOODRICH — a tire manufacturing (except retreading) facility located at 1800 CRAWFORD RD, OPELIKA, AL 36804 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-06-15.
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.
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 $36,200.00 is more than 4.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 October 27, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 4, 2005. Of the 20 total citations, 13 (65%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $36,200.00 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 $1,810.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this BFGoodrich facility reveals a systemic failure to manage high-
This facility's $36,200 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326211 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,105.
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What OSHA violations was BFGOODRICH cited for?
BFGOODRICH received 20 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,200.00. The inspection opened on 2004-06-15.
How much was BFGOODRICH fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,200.00 against BFGOODRICH in OPELIKA, AL. Average per citation: $1,810.00.
Is BFGOODRICH a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BFGOODRICH has a risk score of 27 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 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $36,200.00 is above the industry average.