Tier 4 Systematic

DYGERT SEATING INC

📍 53381 MARINA DRIVE, ELKHART, IN 46514🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-02-02
$12,650.00
Total Penalties
25
Citations
24/100
Risk Score
319
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DYGERT SEATING INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 53381 MARINA DRIVE, ELKHART, IN 46514 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,650.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-02-02.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 25 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 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 30, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 4, 1993. Of the 25 total citations, 15 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,650.00 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 $506.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 25 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(05)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 30, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 30, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 30, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 30, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 30, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $1,400.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,400.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 17, 1993Abated: ✓ 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 DYGERT SEATING INC cited for?

DYGERT SEATING INC received 25 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,650.00. The inspection opened on 1993-02-02.

How much was DYGERT SEATING INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,650.00 against DYGERT SEATING INC in ELKHART, IN. Average per citation: $506.00.

Is DYGERT SEATING INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DYGERT SEATING INC has a risk score of 24 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $12,650.00 is above the industry average.