Tier 5 Standard

75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC

📍 8342 FAIRFOREST ROAD, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405🏭 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811310)📅 2024-01-18
$15,040.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
405
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 8342 FAIRFOREST ROAD, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,040.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-18.

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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $15,040.00 is more than 5.2× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 6 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 July 12, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 18, 2024. Of the 7 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 cumulative penalty of $15,040.00 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 $2,148.57 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (SC)

This facility's $15,040 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,491.

$2,491
State Avg
$15,040
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(05)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,240.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,240.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(h)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,240.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(i)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,240.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(j)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,240.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,240.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 12, 2024Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was 75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC cited for?

75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC received 7 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,040.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-18.

How much was 75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,040.00 against 75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. Average per citation: $2,148.57.

Is 75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, 75981 - PSC CUSTOM LLC has a risk score of 6 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 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $15,040.00 is above the industry average.