VISY RECYCLE INC
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.
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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.