74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 130 JACOB LANE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 23 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-01-23.
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,300.00 is 61% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 23 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 April 22, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 5, 2020. Of the 23 total citations, 0 (0%) 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 $3,300.00 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 $3,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,023.
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What OSHA violations was 74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION cited for?
74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION received 23 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,300.00. The inspection opened on 2020-01-23.
How much was 74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,300.00 against 74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION in MYRTLE BEACH, SC. Average per citation: $143.48.
Is 74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 74380 - THE GRANITE CONNECTION has a risk score of 21 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 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $3,300.00 is below the industry average.