Tier 5 Standard

GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC

📍 5555 VALLEY BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90032🏭 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (NAICS 325412)📅 2021-09-22
$185.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
404
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC — a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing facility located at 5555 VALLEY BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $185.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-09-22.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 76574 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $185.00 is 98% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325412). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 25th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 September 27, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 $185.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $185 penalty is higher than 3% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325412 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,724.

$10,724
State Avg
$185
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 3203(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $185.00Gravity: 1Issued: September 27, 2021Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in LOS ANGELES, CA (Exact Industry)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC cited for?

GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $185.00. The inspection opened on 2021-09-22.

How much was GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $185.00 against GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC in LOS ANGELES, CA. Average per citation: $185.00.

Is GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GRIFOLS BIOLOGICALS, LLC has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $185.00 is below the industry average.