Tier 4 Systematic

LIN-EL INC

📍 101 LIN EL DRIVE, MOORESVILLE, IN 46158🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-07-11
$6,800.00
Total Penalties
36
Citations
26/100
Risk Score
318
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LIN-EL INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 101 LIN EL DRIVE, MOORESVILLE, IN 46158 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-07-11.

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 IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 7 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 August 2, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 31, 1995. Of the 36 total citations, 15 (42%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,800.00 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 — 36 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 2, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 2, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 2, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 2, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $180.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 8, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 07Issued: August 8, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 8, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 8, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 13, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(08)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 13, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 13, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 13, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 13, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 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 LIN-EL INC cited for?

LIN-EL INC received 36 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,800.00. The inspection opened on 1990-07-11.

How much was LIN-EL INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,800.00 against LIN-EL INC in MOORESVILLE, IN. Average per citation: $188.89.

Is LIN-EL INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LIN-EL INC has a risk score of 26 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 $6,800.00 is above the industry average.