HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. — a semiconductor and related device manufacturing facility located at 300 NEXUS DR., DALTON, GA 30721 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,923.40. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-09.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Violation Identified status. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 168961 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $67,923.40 is more than 10.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334413). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 3, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 14, 2022. Of the 6 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 cumulative penalty of $67,923.40 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 $11,320.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. cited for?
HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,923.40. The inspection opened on 2019-04-09.
How much was HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $67,923.40 against HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. in DALTON, GA. Average per citation: $11,320.57.
Is HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. has a risk score of 31 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 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $67,923.40 is above the industry average.