Tier 4 Systematic

FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING

📍 U.S. 52 P.O. BOX 7940, LAFAYETTE, IN 47903🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-03-11
$11,552.50
Total Penalties
40
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
302
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING — a industry sector 00 facility located at U.S. 52 P.O. BOX 7940, LAFAYETTE, IN 47903 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 40 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,552.50. The inspection case was opened on 1999-03-11.

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 40 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 15, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 25, 1999. Of the 40 total citations, 7 (18%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $11,552.50 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 $288.81 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 40 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(05)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $810.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(03)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 15, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $485.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 15, 1999Abated: Pending
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 FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING cited for?

FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING received 40 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,552.50. The inspection opened on 1999-03-11.

How much was FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,552.50 against FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING in LAFAYETTE, IN. Average per citation: $288.81.

Is FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FAIRFIELD MANUFACTURING 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 $11,552.50 is above the industry average.