DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. — a motor vehicle seating and interior trim manufacturing facility located at 840 INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD., MONTGOMERY, AL 36117 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-03-13.
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 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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $30,400.00 is more than 4.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336360). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 8 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 July 10, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 16, 2022. Of the 8 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 cumulative penalty of $30,400.00 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 $3,800.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for DAS North America’s Montgomery facility reveals a systemic breakdown in energy control protocols, characterized
This facility's $30,400 penalty is higher than 84% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336360 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,390.
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What OSHA violations was DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. cited for?
DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,400.00. The inspection opened on 2018-03-13.
How much was DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,400.00 against DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. in MONTGOMERY, AL. Average per citation: $3,800.00.
Is DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. has a risk score of 10 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 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $30,400.00 is above the industry average.