UNION CHAIN CO., DIV. OF U.S. TSUBAKI, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNION CHAIN CO., DIV. OF U.S. TSUBAKI, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1010 EDGEWATER AVENUE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $94,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-08-31.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $94,500.00 is more than 79.0× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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. 2 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 November 2, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 6, 1993. Of the 8 total citations, 8 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $94,500.00 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 $11,812.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of Union Chain Co. reveals a pervasive and systemic failure to manage mechanical power press safety, characterized