ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. — a environmental consulting services facility located at 8729 US 31, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-11-01.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,550.00 is 51% below the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541620). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 82th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 1 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 30, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 7, 2024. Of the 10 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 total proposed penalty of $1,550.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,550 penalty is higher than 71% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 541620 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,541.
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What OSHA violations was ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. cited for?
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,550.00. The inspection opened on 2023-11-01.
How much was ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,550.00 against ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. in BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI. Average per citation: $155.00.
Is ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. has a risk score of 15 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 Environmental Consulting Services facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $1,550.00 is below the industry average.