Tier 4 Systematic
KNOX KERSHAW, INC.
📍 1650 N. MCDONOUGH STREET, MONTGOMERY, AL 36104🏭 Industry Sector 00 (NAICS 000000)📅 1996-01-10
Enforcement Analysis
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KNOX KERSHAW, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1650 N. MCDONOUGH STREET, MONTGOMERY, AL 36104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,125.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-01-10.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,125.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 78th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 11 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. 4 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 25, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 15, 1996. Of the 17 total citations, 15 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,125.00 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 — 17 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(01)
Other-than-SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(02)
Other-than-SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(06)
SeriousPenalty: $750.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(02)Eye & Face Protection
SeriousPenalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(02)Personal Protective Equipment — General
SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(04)Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 25, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
SeriousPenalty: $937.50Gravity: 03Issued: January 25, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(01)Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(05)Portable Fire Extinguishers
SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
SeriousPenalty: $562.50Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(02)
SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(03)
SeriousPenalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(01)
SeriousPenalty: $937.50Gravity: 03Issued: January 30, 1996Abated: ✓ 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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