Tier 4 Systematic

VISY RECYCLE INC

📍 501 S SPRING STREET, HARTFORD CITY, IN 47348🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-02-23
$4,890.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
317
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VISY RECYCLE INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 501 S SPRING STREET, HARTFORD CITY, IN 47348 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,890.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-02-23.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 October 22, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 9, 1994. 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 total proposed penalty of $4,890.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(05)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $120.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 22, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $120.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 22, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(09)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 22, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 22, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 4000402
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 22, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 22, 1994Abated: ✓ 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 VISY RECYCLE INC cited for?

VISY RECYCLE INC received 15 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,890.00. The inspection opened on 1994-02-23.

How much was VISY RECYCLE INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,890.00 against VISY RECYCLE INC in HARTFORD CITY, IN. Average per citation: $326.00.

Is VISY RECYCLE INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, VISY RECYCLE INC has a risk score of 17 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $4,890.00 is above the industry average.