Tier 5 Standard

FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC

📍 2424 PULASKI HIGHWAY, NEWARK, DE 19702🏭 Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (NAICS 541850)📅 2013-05-22
$1,054.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
368
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC — a indoor and outdoor display advertising facility located at 2424 PULASKI HIGHWAY, NEWARK, DE 19702 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,054.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-05-22.

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 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,054.00 is 66% below the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541850). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 56th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 May 30, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 25, 2013. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $1,054.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,054.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 30, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: May 30, 2013Abated: 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 FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC cited for?

FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,054.00. The inspection opened on 2013-05-22.

How much was FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,054.00 against FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC in NEWARK, DE. Average per citation: $527.00.

Is FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FIRST STATE SIGNS, INC has a risk score of 1 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 Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $1,054.00 is below the industry average.