NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA — a unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing facility located at 5561 NORMANDY RD., BATCHELOR, LA 70715 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 63 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $300,685.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-11-18.
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.
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 $300,685.00 is more than 35.7× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326113). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 63 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 11, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 26, 2010. Of the 63 total citations, 14 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $300,685.00 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 $4,772.78 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Nan Ya Plastics Corporation following this 2003 inspection reveals a
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What OSHA violations was NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA cited for?
NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA received 63 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $300,685.00. The inspection opened on 2003-11-18.
How much was NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $300,685.00 against NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA in BATCHELOR, LA. Average per citation: $4,772.78.
Is NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, AMERICA 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 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $300,685.00 is above the industry average.