VENTRA IONIA MAIN
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VENTRA IONIA MAIN — a forging and stamping facility located at 14 N BEARDSLEY RD, IONIA, MI 48846 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-12-11.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 406820 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,050.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332116). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 January 16, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 4, 2021. Of the 9 total citations, 1 (11%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,050.00 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 $7,050 penalty is higher than 73% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332116 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,141.
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What OSHA violations was VENTRA IONIA MAIN cited for?
VENTRA IONIA MAIN received 9 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,050.00. The inspection opened on 2012-12-11.
How much was VENTRA IONIA MAIN fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,050.00 against VENTRA IONIA MAIN in IONIA, MI. Average per citation: $783.33.
Is VENTRA IONIA MAIN a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VENTRA IONIA MAIN has a risk score of 5 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 Forging and Stamping facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $7,050.00 is above the industry average.