Tier 5 Standard

CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, INC.

📍 8342 FAIRFOREST ROAD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-02-25
$13,500.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
305
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 8342 FAIRFOREST ROAD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-02-25.

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.

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 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 May 19, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 23, 1997. Of the 6 total citations, 2 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,500.00 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 $2,250.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.146(f)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 19, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 19, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 19, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(f)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 19, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 19, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 19, 1997Abated: ✓ 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 CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, INC. cited for?

CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,500.00. The inspection opened on 1997-02-25.

How much was CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,500.00 against CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, INC. in SPARTANBURG, SC. Average per citation: $2,250.00.

Is CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CAROLINA TANK SERVICE, 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $13,500.00 is above the industry average.