UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION — a all other basic organic chemical manufacturing facility located at INSTITUTE SITE, ROUTE 25, INSTITUTE, WV 25112 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-03-19.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $7,500.00 is approximately in line with 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 WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 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. 5 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 April 28, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 16, 2010. Of the 6 total citations, 5 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $7,500 penalty is higher than 37% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325199 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,677.
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What OSHA violations was UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION cited for?
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,500.00. The inspection opened on 2004-03-19.
How much was UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,500.00 against UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION in INSTITUTE, WV. Average per citation: $1,250.00.
Is UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION has a risk score of 4 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $7,500.00 is below the industry average.