LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC. — a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing facility located at 101 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-05-14.
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.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $9,750.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325412). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 June 21, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 16, 2003. Of the 22 total citations, 15 (68%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,750.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC. cited for?
LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,750.00. The inspection opened on 2019-05-14.
How much was LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,750.00 against LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC. in PORTSMOUTH, NH. Average per citation: $443.18.
Is LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LONZA BIOLOGICS, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $9,750.00 is above the industry average.