Tier 5 Standard

NORCAL PRINTING, INC.

📍 1698 EVANS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124🏭 Printing and Related Support Activities (NAICS 323110)📅 2009-01-29
$2,025.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
368
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORCAL PRINTING, INC. — a printing and related support activities facility located at 1698 EVANS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,025.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-01-29.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,025.00 is 76% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323110). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 72th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 27, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 4, 2009. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $2,025.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $2,025 penalty is higher than 52% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,068.

$5,068
State Avg
$2,025
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 4441
Serious
Penalty: $2,025.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 27, 2009Abated: 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 NORCAL PRINTING, INC. cited for?

NORCAL PRINTING, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,025.00. The inspection opened on 2009-01-29.

How much was NORCAL PRINTING, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,025.00 against NORCAL PRINTING, INC. in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Average per citation: $2,025.00.

Is NORCAL PRINTING, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, NORCAL PRINTING, INC. has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Printing and Related Support Activities facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $2,025.00 is below the industry average.