Tier 5 Standard

HAWTHORNE SERVICES, INC.

📍 I-26 WESTBOUND (REST AREA), GASTON, SC 29053🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-01-08
$2,640.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
321
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HAWTHORNE SERVICES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at I-26 WESTBOUND (REST AREA), GASTON, SC 29053 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,640.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-01-08.

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.

State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 January 27, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 3, 1993. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,640.00 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 — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $440.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(05)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $330.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 50002 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $220.00Gravity: 00Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(b)
Medical Services & First Aid
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 27, 1993Abated: ✓ 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 HAWTHORNE SERVICES, INC. cited for?

HAWTHORNE SERVICES, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,640.00. The inspection opened on 1993-01-08.

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

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,640.00 against HAWTHORNE SERVICES, INC. in GASTON, SC. Average per citation: $293.33.

Is HAWTHORNE SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HAWTHORNE SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $2,640.00 is above the industry average.