PHILIPS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PHILIPS — a dental equipment and supplies manufacturing facility located at 1700 A BAKER AVE, ONTARIO, CA 91761 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,125.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-08-16.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $24,125.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339114). 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 98th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 December 16, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 18, 2014. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $24,125.00 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 $8,041.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at this Philips dental equipment manufacturing facility reveals a critical breakdown in hazardous energy control and
This facility's $24,125 penalty is higher than 88% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 339114 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,400.
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What OSHA violations was PHILIPS cited for?
PHILIPS received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,125.00. The inspection opened on 2013-08-16.
How much was PHILIPS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $24,125.00 against PHILIPS in ONTARIO, CA. Average per citation: $8,041.67.
Is PHILIPS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PHILIPS has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $24,125.00 is above the industry average.