Tier 5 Standard

ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC.

📍 521 GREEN COVE ROAD SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803🏭 Testing Laboratories and Services (NAICS 541380)📅 2018-08-23
$15,514.80
Total Penalties
4
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
375
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC. — a testing laboratories and services facility located at 521 GREEN COVE ROAD SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,514.80. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-23.

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 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $15,514.80 is more than 4.9× the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541380). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.

State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 October 18, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 14, 2018. Of the 4 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 $15,514.80 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 $3,878.70 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(03)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,544.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 18, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,993.40Gravity: 1Issued: October 18, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,986.20Gravity: 5Issued: October 18, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $3,991.20Gravity: 5Issued: October 18, 2018Abated: 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 ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC. cited for?

ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,514.80. The inspection opened on 2018-08-23.

How much was ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,514.80 against ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC. in HUNTSVILLE, AL. Average per citation: $3,878.70.

Is ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (USA), INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Testing Laboratories and Services facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $15,514.80 is above the industry average.