CUSTOM SYNTHESIS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CUSTOM SYNTHESIS — a other chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers facility located at 1704 DENVER RD., ANDERSON, SC 29621 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-10-10.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 233384 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,000.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424690). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 14 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 December 5, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 8, 2007. Of the 14 total citations, 7 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,000.00 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 $857.14 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,000 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424690 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,362.
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What OSHA violations was CUSTOM SYNTHESIS cited for?
CUSTOM SYNTHESIS received 14 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-10-10.
How much was CUSTOM SYNTHESIS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,000.00 against CUSTOM SYNTHESIS in ANDERSON, SC. Average per citation: $857.14.
Is CUSTOM SYNTHESIS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CUSTOM SYNTHESIS has a risk score of 19 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 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $12,000.00 is above the industry average.