Tier 3 Elevated

THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY

📍 10045 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, CINCINNATI, OH 45246🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-01-20
$125,920.00
Total Penalties
85
Citations
65/100
Risk Score
361
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 10045 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, CINCINNATI, OH 45246 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 85 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $125,920.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-01-20.

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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 85 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 November 9, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 26, 1999. Of the 85 total citations, 13 (15%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $125,920.00 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 $1,481.41 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for The Buschman Company reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management, characterized by a staggering

Citation Matrix — 85 Citations
29 CFR 1910.254(d)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(c)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Repeat
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Repeat
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(c)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 9, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 17, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 8, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 8, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(09)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 8, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 8, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 8, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(f)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 1, 1999Abated: ✓ 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 THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY cited for?

THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY received 85 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $125,920.00. The inspection opened on 1999-01-20.

How much was THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $125,920.00 against THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY in CINCINNATI, OH. Average per citation: $1,481.41.

Is THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THE BUSCHMAN COMPANY has a risk score of 65 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 $125,920.00 is above the industry average.