Tier 3 Elevated

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.

📍 1 WORLD WAY LAX TERMINAL 8, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045🏭 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (NAICS 238220)📅 2022-12-01
$90,000.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
378
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 1 WORLD WAY LAX TERMINAL 8, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-12-01.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $90,000.00 is more than 24.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 1, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 24, 2023. Of the 5 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 per-citation average of $18,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

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Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $90,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,916.

$3,916
State Avg
$90,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
OSHA Std. 1509(A)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 1, 2023Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 6175(C)(1)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 1, 2023Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 6181(B)(2)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 1, 2023Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 6181(B)(5)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 1, 2023Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 6181(B)(7)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 1, 2023Abated: 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 JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. cited for?

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $90,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-12-01.

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

OSHA proposed penalties of $90,000.00 against JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. in LOS ANGELES, CA. Average per citation: $18,000.00.

Is JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $90,000.00 is above the industry average.