MOTOR WHEEL CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MOTOR WHEEL CORP — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1600 N LARCH, LANSING, MI 48906 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 49 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-09-26.
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 MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 49 citations spanning 15 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. 11 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 27, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 23, 1991. Of the 49 total citations, 15 (31%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $14,350.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $292.86 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was MOTOR WHEEL CORP cited for?
MOTOR WHEEL CORP received 49 citation(s) covering 15 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,350.00. The inspection opened on 1990-09-26.
How much was MOTOR WHEEL CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $14,350.00 against MOTOR WHEEL CORP in LANSING, MI. Average per citation: $292.86.
Is MOTOR WHEEL CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MOTOR WHEEL CORP has a risk score of 42 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 $14,350.00 is above the industry average.