RUHLIN CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RUHLIN CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 222 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AKRON, OH 44311 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-03-02.
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.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 25, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 14, 1995. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $19,150.00 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 1994 enforcement action against Ruhlin Co. centered on a high-gravity
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What OSHA violations was RUHLIN CO. cited for?
RUHLIN CO. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,300.00. The inspection opened on 1994-03-02.
How much was RUHLIN CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,300.00 against RUHLIN CO. in AKRON, OH. Average per citation: $19,150.00.
Is RUHLIN CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RUHLIN CO. has a risk score of 8 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $38,300.00 is above the industry average.