Tier 4 Systematic

KOPPER S CO INC

📍 P O BOX M, Follansbee, WV 26037🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1973-09-24
$1,475.00
Total Penalties
24
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
294
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KOPPER S CO INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at P O BOX M, Follansbee, WV 26037 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,475.00. The inspection case was opened on 1973-09-24.

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 WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 64th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 October 16, 1973 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 30, 1973. Of the 24 total citations, 15 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,475.00 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 — 24 Citations
29 CFR 1910.176(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $30.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $50.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $60.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $30.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $60.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(02)
Ladder Safety
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $70.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(01)
Stairway Safety
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $60.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $30.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $60.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $15.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.137
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 16, 1973Abated: ✓ 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 KOPPER S CO INC cited for?

KOPPER S CO INC received 24 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,475.00. The inspection opened on 1973-09-24.

How much was KOPPER S CO INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,475.00 against KOPPER S CO INC in Follansbee, WV. Average per citation: $61.46.

Is KOPPER S CO INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, KOPPER S CO INC has a risk score of 22 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 $1,475.00 is above the industry average.