Tier 3 Elevated

TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.

📍 4051 N. HIGLEY RD., MESA, AZ 85215🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-03-13
$111,640.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
39/100
Risk Score
350
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

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

Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $640.00Gravity: 07Issued: September 18, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.24
Unclassified
Penalty: $63,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.64(h)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.64(h)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.64(k)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.64(h)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 16, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(04)
Process Safety Management
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 8, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(03)
Process Safety Management
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 8, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(01)
Process Safety Management
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 8, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(04)
Process Safety Management
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 8, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(05)
Process Safety Management
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 8, 1996Abated: ✓ 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 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.