Tier 4 Systematic

BURRUSS COMPANY

📍 103 LYNCHBURG AVENUE, BROOKNEAL, VA 24528🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-02-09
$20,715.00
Total Penalties
39
Citations
29/100
Risk Score
336
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BURRUSS COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 103 LYNCHBURG AVENUE, BROOKNEAL, VA 24528 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 39 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,715.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-02-09.

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 VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 39 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 23, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 31, 1993. Of the 39 total citations, 15 (38%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,715.00 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 $531.15 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for the Burruss Company facility in 1993 revealed a profound and systemic failure

Citation Matrix — 39 Citations
OSHA Std. 510001 A
Serious
Penalty: $975.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,365.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $975.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(l)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $1,950.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(03)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $1,950.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $975.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,950.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,950.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $780.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $975.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $975.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ 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 BURRUSS COMPANY cited for?

BURRUSS COMPANY received 39 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,715.00. The inspection opened on 1993-02-09.

How much was BURRUSS COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $20,715.00 against BURRUSS COMPANY in BROOKNEAL, VA. Average per citation: $531.15.

Is BURRUSS COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BURRUSS COMPANY has a risk score of 29 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 $20,715.00 is above the industry average.