FORD MOTOR COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FORD MOTOR COMPANY — a motor vehicle transmission and power train parts manufacturing facility located at 3000 EAST SHARON ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45241 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 91 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $73,940.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-11.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $73,940.00 is more than 11.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336350). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 91 citations spanning 13 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 December 28, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 8, 1999. Of the 91 total citations, 6 (7%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $73,940.00 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 $812.53 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of this motor vehicle parts manufacturing facility revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental mechanical and electrical safety controls,
This facility's $73,940 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336350 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,659.
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What OSHA violations was FORD MOTOR COMPANY cited for?
FORD MOTOR COMPANY received 91 citation(s) covering 13 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $73,940.00. The inspection opened on 2018-09-11.
How much was FORD MOTOR COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $73,940.00 against FORD MOTOR COMPANY in CINCINNATI, OH. Average per citation: $812.53.
Is FORD MOTOR COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FORD MOTOR COMPANY has a risk score of 39 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $73,940.00 is above the industry average.