Tier 5 Standard

CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

📍 2534 SPRUILL AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405🏭 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (NAICS 488390)📅 2018-06-06
$16,851.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
396
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. — a other support activities for water transportation facility located at 2534 SPRUILL AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,851.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-06-06.

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 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 $16,851.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488390). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

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 9 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 12, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 1, 2018. 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 cumulative penalty of $16,851.00 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 $1,872.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (SC)

This facility's $16,851 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488390 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,621.

$5,621
State Avg
$16,851
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,543.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $7,761.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,326.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $221.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2018Abated: 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 CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. cited for?

CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,851.00. The inspection opened on 2018-06-06.

How much was CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $16,851.00 against CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. Average per citation: $1,872.33.

Is CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has a risk score of 7 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 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $16,851.00 is above the industry average.