TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 4051 N. HIGLEY RD., MESA, AZ 85215 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $111,640.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-03-13.
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 AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 2 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 September 18, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 11, 1996. Of the 15 total citations, 15 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $111,640.00 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 $7,442.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 1992 enforcement action against TRW Vehicle Safety Systems reveals a profound systemic breakdown in
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What OSHA violations was TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. cited for?
TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $111,640.00. The inspection opened on 1992-03-13.
How much was TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $111,640.00 against TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. in MESA, AZ. Average per citation: $7,442.67.
Is TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. has a risk score of 39 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 $111,640.00 is above the industry average.