UCB MANUFACTURING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UCB MANUFACTURING, INC. — a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing facility located at 755 JEFFERSON ROAD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $260,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-12-15.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $260,000.00 is more than 30.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325412). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 4 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 June 14, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 4, 2011. Of the 15 total citations, 7 (47%) 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 $17,333.33 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 profile for UCB Manufacturing, Inc. reveals a profound and systemic failure
This facility's $260,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325412 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,659.
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What OSHA violations was UCB MANUFACTURING, INC. cited for?
UCB MANUFACTURING, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $260,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-12-15.
How much was UCB MANUFACTURING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $260,000.00 against UCB MANUFACTURING, INC. in ROCHESTER, NY. Average per citation: $17,333.33.
Is UCB MANUFACTURING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UCB MANUFACTURING, INC. has a risk score of 77 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $260,000.00 is above the industry average.