Tier 4 Systematic

MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, INC.

📍 HWY. 33 & CAMERON ROAD, ORANGEBURG, SC 29115🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-01-08
$27,375.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
326
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at HWY. 33 & CAMERON ROAD, ORANGEBURG, SC 29115 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,375.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-01-08.

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 SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 8 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. 3 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 February 18, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 23, 1998. Of the 14 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 cumulative penalty of $27,375.00 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 $1,955.36 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.136(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,875.00Gravity: 04Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $3,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
Respiratory Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,875.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(g)
Mechanical Power Presses
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 18, 1998Abated: Pending
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 MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. cited for?

MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $27,375.00. The inspection opened on 1998-01-08.

How much was MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $27,375.00 against MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. in ORANGEBURG, SC. Average per citation: $1,955.36.

Is MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MEGA FORCE STAFFING SERVICES, 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 $27,375.00 is above the industry average.