Tier 4 Systematic

H & R LUMBER INC

📍 109 4TH AVENUE NORTH, Clear Lake, SD 57226🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1975-05-28
$50.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
19/100
Risk Score
295
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H & R LUMBER INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 109 4TH AVENUE NORTH, Clear Lake, SD 57226 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50.00. The inspection case was opened on 1975-05-28.

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 SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 39th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 June 9, 1975 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 11, 1975. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $50.00 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 — 18 Citations
29 CFR 1910.157(a)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $25.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a 025045)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a 025045)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a 025042)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a 040004)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a 025045)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $25.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1975Abated: ✓ 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 H & R LUMBER INC cited for?

H & R LUMBER INC received 18 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50.00. The inspection opened on 1975-05-28.

How much was H & R LUMBER INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $50.00 against H & R LUMBER INC in Clear Lake, SD. Average per citation: $2.78.

Is H & R LUMBER INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, H & R LUMBER INC 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $50.00 is below the industry average.