NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION — a guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit and propulsion unit parts manufacturing facility located at 5000 S 8400 W, MAGNA, UT 84044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $81,918.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-31.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Reporting. Toxic Release Inventory reports 137175 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $81,918.00 is more than 12.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336415). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 July 19, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 24, 2023. Of the 13 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 cumulative penalty of $81,918.00 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 $6,301.38 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this aerospace propulsion manufacturing facility reveals a systemic breakdown in high-hazard risk management,
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What OSHA violations was NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION cited for?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION received 13 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $81,918.00. The inspection opened on 2023-01-31.
How much was NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $81,918.00 against NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION in MAGNA, UT. Average per citation: $6,301.38.
Is NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION has a risk score of 32 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 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $81,918.00 is above the industry average.