Tier 4 Systematic

DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC.

📍 1423 S. MCLEAN, WICHITA, KS 67213🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-07-24
$41,525.00
Total Penalties
27
Citations
31/100
Risk Score
332
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1423 S. MCLEAN, WICHITA, KS 67213 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $41,525.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-07-24.

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 KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 July 31, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 15, 1990. Of the 27 total citations, 15 (56%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $41,525.00 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 $1,537.96 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1990 enforcement action against Diversified Services, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental

Citation Matrix — 27 Citations
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $125.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $75.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $50.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $50.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $125.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $75.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $75.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(05)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 31, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
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 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC. cited for?

DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC. received 27 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $41,525.00. The inspection opened on 1990-07-24.

How much was DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $41,525.00 against DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC. in WICHITA, KS. Average per citation: $1,537.96.

Is DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 31 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 $41,525.00 is above the industry average.