Tier 5 Standard

CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, INC.

📍 181 GREENBAG RD., MORGANTOWN, WV 26501🏭 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811121)📅 2015-11-03
$7,700.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
395
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, INC. — a automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance facility located at 181 GREENBAG RD., MORGANTOWN, WV 26501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-11-03.

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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,700.00 is more than 2.7× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811121). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 November 19, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 15, 2017. Of the 9 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 total proposed penalty of $7,700.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (WV)

This facility's $7,700 penalty is higher than 79% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811121 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,974.

$3,974
State Avg
$7,700
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 19, 2015Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, INC. cited for?

CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,700.00. The inspection opened on 2015-11-03.

How much was CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,700.00 against CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, INC. in MORGANTOWN, WV. Average per citation: $855.56.

Is CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CENTER SERVICE AUTO BODY, 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 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $7,700.00 is above the industry average.