CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC. — a converted paper product manufacturing facility located at 4229 DOMINO AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 38 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,675.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-04-07.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $40,675.00 is more than 4.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322223). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 38 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 August 22, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 12, 2003. Of the 38 total citations, 9 (24%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $40,675.00 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 $1,070.39 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Charleston Packaging Company, Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse of core safety programs, specifically regarding the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) and mechanical guarding. With 38 total citations and penalties exceeding $40,0
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What OSHA violations was CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC. cited for?
CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC. received 38 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,675.00. The inspection opened on 2003-04-07.
How much was CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,675.00 against CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC. in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. Average per citation: $1,070.39.
Is CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHARLESTON PACKAGING COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 33 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 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $40,675.00 is above the industry average.