Tier 4 Systematic

KAMTECH

📍 3 GRAVES STREET, MONTPELIER, VT 05601🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-09-23
$4,000.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
313
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KAMTECH — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3 GRAVES STREET, MONTPELIER, VT 05601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-09-23.

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 VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 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 September 30, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 4, 1999. Of the 15 total citations, 14 (93%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,000.00 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 — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(02)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 1, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(03)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(02)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 30, 1999Abated: ✓ 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 KAMTECH cited for?

KAMTECH received 15 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,000.00. The inspection opened on 1999-09-23.

How much was KAMTECH fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,000.00 against KAMTECH in MONTPELIER, VT. Average per citation: $266.67.

Is KAMTECH a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, KAMTECH has a risk score of 17 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 $4,000.00 is above the industry average.