Tier 5 Standard

SEOHAN AUTO USA

📍 2590 INNOVATION DRIVE, AUBURN, AL 36832🏭 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (NAICS 336111)📅 2021-03-10
$19,900.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
428
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEOHAN AUTO USA — a motor vehicle manufacturing facility located at 2590 INNOVATION DRIVE, AUBURN, AL 36832 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-03-10.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,900.00 is more than 3.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336111). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 27, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 7, 2021. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,900.00 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 $4,975.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Seohan Auto USA reveals a high-gravity breakdown in fundamental mechanical safety

Industry Benchmark (AL)

This facility's $19,900 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336111 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,725.

$19,725
State Avg
$19,900
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $12,288.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 27, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 27, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $7,612.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 27, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 27, 2021Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SEOHAN AUTO USA cited for?

SEOHAN AUTO USA received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,900.00. The inspection opened on 2021-03-10.

How much was SEOHAN AUTO USA fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $19,900.00 against SEOHAN AUTO USA in AUBURN, AL. Average per citation: $4,975.00.

Is SEOHAN AUTO USA a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SEOHAN AUTO USA 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 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $19,900.00 is above the industry average.