NUMMI
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NUMMI — a motor vehicle body manufacturing facility located at 45500 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94538 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,985.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-03-23.
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.
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 $31,985.00 is more than 5.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336211). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 4 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 November 14, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 16, 2008. Of the 12 total citations, 4 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $31,985.00 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 $2,665.42 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2007 enforcement action against the NUMMI assembly plant revealed a systemic failure to
This facility's $31,985 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336211 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,024.
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What OSHA violations was NUMMI cited for?
NUMMI received 12 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,985.00. The inspection opened on 2007-03-23.
How much was NUMMI fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,985.00 against NUMMI in FREMONT, CA. Average per citation: $2,665.42.
Is NUMMI a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NUMMI has a risk score of 22 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 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $31,985.00 is above the industry average.