HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP — a other electronic parts and equipment merchant wholesalers facility located at 9817 S. 7TH ST. STE. #702, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-13.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $18,000.00 is more than 3.5× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423690). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 December 19, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $18,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The 2018 inspection of Heartland Technology Group’s Rancho Cucamonga facility revealed
This facility's $18,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423690 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,180.
Comparing penalized facilities in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in RANCHO CUCAMONGA · California data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP cited for?
HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,000.00. The inspection opened on 2018-09-13.
How much was HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,000.00 against HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. Average per citation: $18,000.00.
Is HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP has a risk score of 3 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 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $18,000.00 is above the industry average.