Tier 5 Standard

OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

📍 3275 RIVERS AVE., SUITE 2, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2022-01-13
$5,221.20
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED — a janitorial services facility located at 3275 RIVERS AVE., SUITE 2, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,221.20. The inspection case was opened on 2022-01-13.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,221.20 is 26% above the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561720). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 May 12, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 3, 2022. Of the 4 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 $5,221.20 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 (SC)

This facility's $5,221 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,606.

$1,606
State Avg
$5,221
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $2,610.60Gravity: 1Issued: May 12, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: May 12, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $2,610.60Gravity: 1Issued: May 12, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 12, 2022Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (Exact Industry)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED cited for?

OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,221.20. The inspection opened on 2022-01-13.

How much was OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,221.20 against OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. Average per citation: $1,305.30.

Is OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, OE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 3 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 Janitorial Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $5,221.20 is above the industry average.