Tier 3 Elevated

RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO.

📍 100 MOCOCO RD., MARTINEZ, CA 94553🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-07-02
$175,000.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
29/100
Risk Score
291
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 100 MOCOCO RD., MARTINEZ, CA 94553 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $175,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-07-02.

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.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 21, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 30, 1993. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $19,444.44 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The 1992 enforcement action against Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemical Co. represents a

Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $4,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $4,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $4,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(01)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $23,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(02)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $23,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(03)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $23,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $47,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $45,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 21, 1992Abated: ✓ 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 RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO. cited for?

RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO. received 9 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $175,000.00. The inspection opened on 1992-07-02.

How much was RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $175,000.00 against RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO. in MARTINEZ, CA. Average per citation: $19,444.44.

Is RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RHONE-POULENC BASIC CHEMICAL CO. has a risk score of 29 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $175,000.00 is above the industry average.