Tier 4 Systematic

ECOLAB

📍 383 NORTH HIGH STREET, HEBRON, OH 43025🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-06-19
$15,375.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
19/100
Risk Score
318
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ECOLAB — a industry sector 00 facility located at 383 NORTH HIGH STREET, HEBRON, OH 43025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,375.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-06-19.

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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 June 24, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 20, 2004. Of the 12 total citations, 10 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $15,375.00 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 $1,281.25 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 9, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 9, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
Respiratory Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 9, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(h)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 9, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 9, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 9, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 9, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,082.50Gravity: 05Issued: August 17, 2004Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,700.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 2, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $910.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $682.50Gravity: 01Issued: June 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: June 24, 1997Abated: ✓ 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 ECOLAB cited for?

ECOLAB received 12 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,375.00. The inspection opened on 1997-06-19.

How much was ECOLAB fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,375.00 against ECOLAB in HEBRON, OH. Average per citation: $1,281.25.

Is ECOLAB a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ECOLAB has a risk score of 19 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 $15,375.00 is above the industry average.