Tier 4 Systematic

LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC.

📍 1134 JEFFERSON HWY., GRAMERCY, LA 70052🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1989-12-18
$2,755.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1134 JEFFERSON HWY., GRAMERCY, LA 70052 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,755.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-12-18.

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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 81th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 March 1, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 4, 1992. Of the 14 total citations, 14 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,755.00 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 — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $425.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 15, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $280.00Gravity: 04Issued: March 1, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $850.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 29, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(06)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(11)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 16, 1992Abated: ✓ 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 LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC. cited for?

LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,755.00. The inspection opened on 1989-12-18.

How much was LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,755.00 against LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC. in GRAMERCY, LA. Average per citation: $196.79.

Is LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LA ROCHE CHEMICALS, INC. has a risk score of 17 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 $2,755.00 is above the industry average.