Tier 5 Standard

CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC

📍 2815 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, WHITING, IN 46394🏭 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811310)📅 2012-08-15
$8,500.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
376
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 2815 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, WHITING, IN 46394 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-08-15.

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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,500.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 December 20, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 17, 2013. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,500.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (IN)

This facility's $8,500 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,475.

$3,475
State Avg
$8,500
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 20, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 20, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 20, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(05)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 20, 2012Abated: ✓ 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 CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC cited for?

CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,500.00. The inspection opened on 2012-08-15.

How much was CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,500.00 against CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC in WHITING, IN. Average per citation: $2,125.00.

Is CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CLEAN HARBORS CATALYST TECHNOLOGY LLC has a risk score of 3 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 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $8,500.00 is above the industry average.