Tier 5 Standard

CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC

📍 4041 W. GARRY AVENUE, SANTA ANA, CA 92704🏭 Employment Placement Agencies (NAICS 561311)📅 2019-02-22
$2,700.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
393
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC — a employment placement agencies facility located at 4041 W. GARRY AVENUE, SANTA ANA, CA 92704 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-02-22.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,700.00 is 35% below the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561311). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 76th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 29, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $2,700.00 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 (CA)

This facility's $2,700 penalty is higher than 54% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561311 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,091.

$6,091
State Avg
$2,700
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
OSHA Std. 3203(A)(4)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: May 29, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5162(C)
Serious
Penalty: $2,700.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 29, 2019Abated: 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 CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC cited for?

CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,700.00. The inspection opened on 2019-02-22.

How much was CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,700.00 against CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC in SANTA ANA, CA. Average per citation: $1,350.00.

Is CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC has a risk score of 1 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 Employment Placement Agencies facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $2,700.00 is below the industry average.