Tier 4 Systematic

HYDRO CONDUIT CORP.

📍 3723 SPRADLING ST., FORT SMITH, AR 72904🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-11-15
$25,050.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
37/100
Risk Score
350
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HYDRO CONDUIT CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3723 SPRADLING ST., FORT SMITH, AR 72904 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-11-15.

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 AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 9 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 December 28, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 18, 1992. Of the 14 total citations, 14 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,050.00 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 $1,789.29 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1990 inspection of Hydro Conduit Corp.’s Fort Smith facility

Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $190.00Gravity: 06Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $160.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(05)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $60.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $130.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.254(d)(07)
Serious
Penalty: $70.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $160.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $160.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $70.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 28, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $950.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 1, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,550.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 1, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,550.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 1, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Repeat
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 1, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Repeat
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 1, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 1, 1992Abated: ✓ 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 HYDRO CONDUIT CORP. cited for?

HYDRO CONDUIT CORP. received 14 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,050.00. The inspection opened on 1990-11-15.

How much was HYDRO CONDUIT CORP. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $25,050.00 against HYDRO CONDUIT CORP. in FORT SMITH, AR. Average per citation: $1,789.29.

Is HYDRO CONDUIT CORP. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HYDRO CONDUIT CORP. has a risk score of 37 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 $25,050.00 is above the industry average.