Tier 5 Standard

DANCE FS LLC

📍 6079 US HIGHWAY 50, HILLSBORO, OH 45133🏭 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) (NAICS 424720)📅 2023-12-07
$5,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
398
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DANCE FS LLC — a petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals) facility located at 6079 US HIGHWAY 50, HILLSBORO, OH 45133 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-12-07.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,000.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424720). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 2, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 1, 2024. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,000.00 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 (OH)

This facility's $5,000 penalty is higher than 33% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424720 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,533.

$9,533
State Avg
$5,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 2, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 2, 2024Abated: Pending
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 DANCE FS LLC cited for?

DANCE FS LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-12-07.

How much was DANCE FS LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,000.00 against DANCE FS LLC in HILLSBORO, OH. Average per citation: $2,500.00.

Is DANCE FS LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DANCE FS LLC 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 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $5,000.00 is below the industry average.