Tier 4 Systematic

J. M. HUBER CORPORATION

📍 333 STATION ROAD, EASTON, ME 04740🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-08-26
$9,600.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J. M. HUBER CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 333 STATION ROAD, EASTON, ME 04740 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-08-26.

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 ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 May 5, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2002. Of the 18 total citations, 14 (78%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,600.00 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 — 18 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $975.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(l)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 5, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $562.50Gravity: 01Issued: September 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,312.50Gravity: 05Issued: September 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $937.50Gravity: 03Issued: September 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,312.50Gravity: 05Issued: September 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,312.50Gravity: 05Issued: September 18, 2002Abated: 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 J. M. HUBER CORPORATION cited for?

J. M. HUBER CORPORATION received 18 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,600.00. The inspection opened on 2002-08-26.

How much was J. M. HUBER CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,600.00 against J. M. HUBER CORPORATION in EASTON, ME. Average per citation: $533.33.

Is J. M. HUBER CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, J. M. HUBER CORPORATION has a risk score of 20 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 $9,600.00 is above the industry average.