📍 30 FAULKNER ST., AYER, MA 01432🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-11-02
$9,200.00
Total Penalties
19
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
293
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MICRON PLASTICS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 30 FAULKNER ST., AYER, MA 01432 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-11-02.
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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 19 citations spanning 7 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 March 22, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 2, 1994. Of the 19 total citations, 15 (79%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,200.00 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 — 19 Citations
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(03)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ 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.
What OSHA violations was MICRON PLASTICS, INC. cited for?
MICRON PLASTICS, INC. received 19 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,200.00. The inspection opened on 1994-11-02.
How much was MICRON PLASTICS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,200.00 against MICRON PLASTICS, INC. in AYER, MA. Average per citation: $484.21.
Is MICRON PLASTICS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MICRON PLASTICS, INC. has a risk score of 20 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 $9,200.00 is above the industry average.