Tier 3 Elevated

ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC.

📍 2151 KING ST. EXT., CHARLESTON, SC 29405🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-06-17

$900,340.00

Total Penalties

43

Citations

50/100

Risk Score

308

Analysis Words

Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2151 KING ST. EXT., CHARLESTON, SC 29405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 43 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $900,340.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-06-17.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 43 citations spanning 3 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 January 17, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 14, 1992. Of the 43 total citations, 15 (35%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $20,938.14 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The 1991 enforcement action against Albright & Wilson Americas, Inc. represents a landmark "meg

Citation Matrix — 43 Citations

29 CFR 1910.151(c)

Medical Services & First Aid

Serious

Penalty: $280.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

29 CFR 1910.1047(j)(01)

Serious

Penalty: $280.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)

Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)

Serious

Penalty: $280.00Gravity: 04Issued: January 17, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $56,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 12, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes

OSHA Std. 10012 A

Serious

Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 13, 1991Abated: ✓ 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 ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC. cited for?

ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC. received 43 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $900,340.00. The inspection opened on 1991-06-17.

How much was ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $900,340.00 against ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC. in CHARLESTON, SC. Average per citation: $20,938.14.

Is ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ALBRIGHT & WILSON AMERICAS, INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $900,340.00 is above the industry average.