WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC. — a plastics material and resin manufacturing facility located at 2468 INDUSTRIAL PKWY, CALVERT CITY, KY 42029 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,625.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-09-13.
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. EPA penalties total $215,538.00 (Clean Air Act: $187,500.00). Toxic Release Inventory reports 469870 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,625.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 6, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 18, 2007. Of the 7 total citations, 6 (86%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,625.00 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 $3,660.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Westlake Vinyls, Inc. revealed a high-risk operational profile characterized
This facility's $25,625 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325211 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,750.
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What OSHA violations was WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC. cited for?
WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,625.00. The inspection opened on 2011-09-13.
How much was WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,625.00 against WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC. in CALVERT CITY, KY. Average per citation: $3,660.71.
Is WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WESTLAKE VINYLS, INC. has a risk score of 8 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 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $25,625.00 is above the industry average.