Tier 2 Severe

CLEAN AIR INSULATION

📍 23400 MICHIGAN AVE, DEARBORN, MI 48124🏭 Remediation Services (NAICS 562910)📅 2010-02-03
$36,750.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
46/100
Risk Score
403
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CLEAN AIR INSULATION — a remediation services facility located at 23400 MICHIGAN AVE, DEARBORN, MI 48124 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-02-03.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $36,750.00 is more than 8.8× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562910). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

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 9 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 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 May 10, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 22, 2010. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $36,750.00 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 $4,083.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (MI)

This facility's $36,750 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562910 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,656.

$1,656
State Avg
$36,750
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $5,250.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $10,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(06)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(09)
Willful
Penalty: $10,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(m)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $10,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 10, 2010Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CLEAN AIR INSULATION cited for?

CLEAN AIR INSULATION received 9 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,750.00. The inspection opened on 2010-02-03.

How much was CLEAN AIR INSULATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $36,750.00 against CLEAN AIR INSULATION in DEARBORN, MI. Average per citation: $4,083.33.

Is CLEAN AIR INSULATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CLEAN AIR INSULATION has a risk score of 46 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Remediation Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $36,750.00 is above the industry average.