MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 200 MUNEKATA DRIVE, DALTON, GA 30721 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-12-04.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 24, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 20, 1993. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $36,000.00 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.
The enforcement action against Munekata America, Inc. centered on a singular but high-stakes violation of
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What OSHA violations was MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC. cited for?
MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,000.00. The inspection opened on 1998-12-04.
How much was MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,000.00 against MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC. in DALTON, GA. Average per citation: $36,000.00.
Is MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MUNEKATA AMERICA, INC. has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $36,000.00 is above the industry average.