Tier 4 Systematic

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.

📍 ROUTE 67A, BENNINGTON, VT 05201🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-04-10
$11,950.00
Total Penalties
43
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
322
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at ROUTE 67A, BENNINGTON, VT 05201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 43 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,950.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-04-10.

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 VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 43 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 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 18, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 3, 1990. Of the 43 total citations, 15 (35%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $11,950.00 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 $277.91 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 43 Citations
29 CFR 1910.94(d)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $630.00Gravity: 07Issued: September 18, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.94(d)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 07Issued: September 18, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 30033 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: 08Issued: September 18, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $240.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $360.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $720.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: October 29, 1990Abated: ✓ 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 JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. cited for?

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. received 43 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,950.00. The inspection opened on 1990-04-10.

How much was JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,950.00 against JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. in BENNINGTON, VT. Average per citation: $277.91.

Is JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. has a risk score of 27 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 $11,950.00 is above the industry average.