EATON CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EATON CORP — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1000 RUST, SAGINAW, MI 48601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 40 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,780.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-01-30.
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 MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 40 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 18, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 1991. Of the 40 total citations, 15 (38%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,780.00 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 $344.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was EATON CORP cited for?
EATON CORP received 40 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,780.00. The inspection opened on 1991-01-30.
How much was EATON CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,780.00 against EATON CORP in SAGINAW, MI. Average per citation: $344.50.
Is EATON CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EATON CORP has a risk score of 27 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 $13,780.00 is above the industry average.