MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 600 QUADEE DRIVE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 40 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $660,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-07-18.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 40 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 12, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 3, 1997. Of the 40 total citations, 15 (38%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $16,500.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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What OSHA violations was MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP. cited for?
MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP. received 40 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $660,000.00. The inspection opened on 2002-07-18.
How much was MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $660,000.00 against MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP. in WATERTOWN, SD. Average per citation: $16,500.00.
Is MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MINNESOTA RUBBER COMPANY, DIV. OF QUADION CORP. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $660,000.00 is above the industry average.