KRATON CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KRATON CORPORATION — a synthetic rubber manufacturing facility located at 2419 STATE ROUTE 618, BELPRE, OH 45714 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,857.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-08.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,857.00 is more than 2.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325212). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 23, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 27, 2023. Of the 2 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 $17,857.00 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 $8,928.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Kraton Corporation’s Belpre facility underscores a significant operational vulnerability
This facility's $17,857 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325212 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,676.
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What OSHA violations was KRATON CORPORATION cited for?
KRATON CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,857.00. The inspection opened on 2023-05-08.
How much was KRATON CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,857.00 against KRATON CORPORATION in BELPRE, OH. Average per citation: $8,928.50.
Is KRATON CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KRATON CORPORATION has a risk score of 4 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $17,857.00 is above the industry average.