Tier 4 Systematic

PORT CITY DIE CAST CO

📍 1985 E LAKETON AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-08-06
$14,300.00
Total Penalties
70
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
325
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PORT CITY DIE CAST CO — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1985 E LAKETON AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 70 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-08-06.

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.

State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 70 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 8 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 September 24, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 27, 1994. Of the 70 total citations, 15 (21%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $14,300.00 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 $204.29 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 70 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(04)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3090.110(16)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: March 21, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.34(01)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.123
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.727(01)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2176(01)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2344(02)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2369(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2373
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2325(02)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3090.250(05 b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(04)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.11(d)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PORT CITY DIE CAST CO cited for?

PORT CITY DIE CAST CO received 70 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,300.00. The inspection opened on 1993-08-06.

How much was PORT CITY DIE CAST CO fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,300.00 against PORT CITY DIE CAST CO in MUSKEGON, MI. Average per citation: $204.29.

Is PORT CITY DIE CAST CO a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PORT CITY DIE CAST CO has a risk score of 27 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $14,300.00 is above the industry average.