DYCE CHEMICAL

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DYCE CHEMICAL — a industry sector 00 facility located at 390 EXCHANGE PLACE, OGDEN, UT 84402 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $53,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-09-13.

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.

State Context: Within UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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. 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 28, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 17, 1997. Of the 36 total citations, 15 (42%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $53,000.00 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 $1,472.22 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of Dyce Chemical revealed a profound breakdown in safety management, characterized by a staggering $53,000 penalty—an exceptionally high figure for the mid-1990s that underscores the severity of the non-compliance. The presence of Willful violations, particularly regarding PPE adequacy and general safety standards, signifies "plain indifference" or intentional disregard for worker safety, carrying heavy