Tier 3 Elevated

CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC

📍 1483 W VIA PLATA ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90810🏭 General Freight Trucking, Local (NAICS 484110)📅 2017-05-16
$68,400.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
30/100
Risk Score
422
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC — a general freight trucking, local facility located at 1483 W VIA PLATA ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90810 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $68,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-05-16.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $68,400.00 is more than 16.1× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484110). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 November 8, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 28, 2017. Of the 4 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 per-citation average of $17,100.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement record for Citistaff Solutions Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in foundational safety management, characterized by

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $68,400 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,407.

$4,407
State Avg
$68,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 4300.40(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 8, 2017Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3380(F)(1)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 8, 2017Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3203(A)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 8, 2017Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3385(A)
Repeat
Penalty: $45,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 8, 2017Abated: 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 CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC cited for?

CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $68,400.00. The inspection opened on 2017-05-16.

How much was CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $68,400.00 against CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC in LONG BEACH, CA. Average per citation: $17,100.00.

Is CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS INC has a risk score of 30 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for General Freight Trucking, Local facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $68,400.00 is above the industry average.