Tier 4 Systematic

ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC

📍 7540 RICKENBACKER DRIVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-11-05
$10,970.00
Total Penalties
30
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
323
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 7540 RICKENBACKER DRIVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 30 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,970.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-11-05.

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 MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 30 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 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 June 11, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 30, 1991. Of the 30 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 $10,970.00 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 $365.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 30 Citations
29 CFR 1910.252(e)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $570.00Gravity: 07Issued: June 11, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $570.00Gravity: 07Issued: June 11, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 0912.3107(f)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 27, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $215.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $215.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $215.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 890032 E B
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $50.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 890032 H A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $50.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $215.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $365.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(05)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $365.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $365.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $290.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 1990Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC cited for?

ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC received 30 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,970.00. The inspection opened on 1990-11-05.

How much was ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,970.00 against ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC in GAITHERSBURG, MD. Average per citation: $365.67.

Is ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ALLIED ATLANTIC SIGNS INC has a risk score of 27 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 $10,970.00 is above the industry average.