NICHIHA USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NICHIHA USA, INC. — a all other miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing facility located at 3150 AVONDALE MILL ROAD, MACON, GA 31216 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 80 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $246,136.80. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-17.
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 $246,136.80 is more than 29.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327999). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 80 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 27, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 13, 2010. Of the 80 total citations, 10 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $246,136.80 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 $3,076.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2019 enforcement action against Nichiha USA, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in
This facility's $246,137 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327999 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,628.
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What OSHA violations was NICHIHA USA, INC. cited for?
NICHIHA USA, INC. received 80 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $246,136.80. The inspection opened on 2019-06-17.
How much was NICHIHA USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $246,136.80 against NICHIHA USA, INC. in MACON, GA. Average per citation: $3,076.71.
Is NICHIHA USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NICHIHA USA, INC. has a risk score of 65 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 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $246,136.80 is above the industry average.