Tier 4 Systematic

ORIAN RUGS, INC.

📍 2415 HWY 81 NORTH, ANDERSON, SC 29622🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-10-27
$12,800.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
19/100
Risk Score
319
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ORIAN RUGS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2415 HWY 81 NORTH, ANDERSON, SC 29622 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-10-27.

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 99th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 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 April 21, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 20, 2000. Of the 15 total citations, 13 (87%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,800.00 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 $853.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 21, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 21, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 21, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 21, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,625.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 21, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 21, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,875.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 13, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(b)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $1,875.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 13, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 11, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,400.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 11, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 11, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 11, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(06)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 11, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 24, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 24, 2000Abated: ✓ 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 ORIAN RUGS, INC. cited for?

ORIAN RUGS, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,800.00. The inspection opened on 1994-10-27.

How much was ORIAN RUGS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,800.00 against ORIAN RUGS, INC. in ANDERSON, SC. Average per citation: $853.33.

Is ORIAN RUGS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ORIAN RUGS, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 $12,800.00 is above the industry average.