MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC. — a alumina and aluminum production and processing facility located at 401 VOLVO PARKWAY BUILDING 2, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,221.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-07-28.
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $67,221.00 is more than 10.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331319). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 January 19, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 8, 2018. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) 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 $33,610.50 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 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC. cited for?
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,221.00. The inspection opened on 2017-07-28.
How much was MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $67,221.00 against MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC. in CHESAPEAKE, VA. Average per citation: $33,610.50.
Is MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC. has a risk score of 14 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 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $67,221.00 is above the industry average.