THE DODGE COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE DODGE COMPANY, INC. — a all other basic organic chemical manufacturing facility located at 165 CAMBRIDGE PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-04-14.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,500.00 is more than 4.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325199). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 13, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 31, 2011. Of the 24 total citations, 15 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $37,500.00 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 $1,562.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for The Dodge Company, Inc. reveals a comprehensive breakdown of Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols, signaling a systemic failure to manage the catastrophic risks inherent in organic chemical manufacturing. The sheer breadth
This facility's $37,500 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325199 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $17,566.
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What OSHA violations was THE DODGE COMPANY, INC. cited for?
THE DODGE COMPANY, INC. received 24 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,500.00. The inspection opened on 2009-04-14.
How much was THE DODGE COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,500.00 against THE DODGE COMPANY, INC. in CAMBRIDGE, MA. Average per citation: $1,562.50.
Is THE DODGE COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE DODGE COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 29 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $37,500.00 is above the industry average.