Tier 4 Systematic

HYSAN CORPORATION

📍 3000 WEST 139TH STREET, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1996-10-08
$8,475.00
Total Penalties
25
Citations
23/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HYSAN CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3000 WEST 139TH STREET, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,475.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-10-08.

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 IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 25 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 October 19, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 8, 1997. Of the 25 total citations, 15 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,475.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 25 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 19, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(06)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $825.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $825.00Gravity: 02Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $825.00Gravity: 02Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(f)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 20, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 28, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 28, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 28, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(n)
Process Safety Management
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 3, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 3, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(01)
Process Safety Management
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 3, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
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 HYSAN CORPORATION cited for?

HYSAN CORPORATION received 25 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,475.00. The inspection opened on 1996-10-08.

How much was HYSAN CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,475.00 against HYSAN CORPORATION in BLUE ISLAND, IL. Average per citation: $339.00.

Is HYSAN CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HYSAN CORPORATION has a risk score of 23 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 $8,475.00 is above the industry average.