SODECIA NORTH AMERICA CENTER LINE

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SODECIA NORTH AMERICA CENTER LINE — a manufacturing facility located at 24331 SHERWOOD AVE, CENTER LINE, MI 48015 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $163,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-11-05.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $163,250.00 is more than 25.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336370). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 7 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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. 3 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 March 21, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2014. Of the 41 total citations, 15 (37%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $163,250.00 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 $3,981.71 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Sodecia North America’s Center Line facility reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, characterized by a staggering 41 citations and over $163,000 in penalties. The presence of two Willful violations under 1910.147—specifically targeting energy control procedures and training—indicates a high-level management failure to address the most lethal risks in motor vehicle