Tier 4 Systematic

DANSER, INCORPORATED

📍 ROUTE 50 EAST, MURPHYTOWN ROAD, PARKERSBURG, WV 26102🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-06-07
$19,740.00
Total Penalties
72
Citations
28/100
Risk Score
341
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DANSER, INCORPORATED — a industry sector 00 facility located at ROUTE 50 EAST, MURPHYTOWN ROAD, PARKERSBURG, WV 26102 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 72 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,740.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-06-07.

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.

State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 72 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 12 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 July 20, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 24, 1999. Of the 72 total citations, 10 (14%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,740.00 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 $274.17 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Danser, Incorporated reveals a pervasive institutional neglect of fundamental safety protocols, evidenced by an

Citation Matrix — 72 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(06)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,225.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 20, 1999Abated: 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 DANSER, INCORPORATED cited for?

DANSER, INCORPORATED received 72 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,740.00. The inspection opened on 1995-06-07.

How much was DANSER, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $19,740.00 against DANSER, INCORPORATED in PARKERSBURG, WV. Average per citation: $274.17.

Is DANSER, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DANSER, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 28 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $19,740.00 is above the industry average.