BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. — a other chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers facility located at 1405 HWY 136 W, HENDERSON, KY 42420 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-07-30.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 17111 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,375.00 is 23% above the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424690). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 November 5, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 12, 2009. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,375.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. cited for?
BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,375.00. The inspection opened on 2009-07-30.
How much was BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,375.00 against BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. in HENDERSON, KY. Average per citation: $3,187.50.
Is BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $6,375.00 is above the industry average.