THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY — a tire manufacturing (except retreading) facility located at 1901 GOODYEAR BLVD, DANVILLE, VA 24541 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $987,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-11-02.
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.
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 $987,600.00 is more than 117.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 14 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 August 4, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 1, 2017. Of the 20 total citations, 1 (5%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $49,380.00 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 enforcement action against the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company’s Danville facility in 2016
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What OSHA violations was THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY cited for?
THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY received 20 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $987,600.00. The inspection opened on 2016-11-02.
How much was THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $987,600.00 against THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY in DANVILLE, VA. Average per citation: $49,380.00.
Is THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY has a risk score of 45 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 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $987,600.00 is above the industry average.