OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 808 SEABOARD ST, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 23 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,835.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-08-24.
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.
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 $1,835.00 is 71% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 23 citations spanning 10 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 March 9, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2009. Of the 23 total citations, 8 (35%) 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 $1,835.00 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.
This facility's $1,835 penalty is higher than 53% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,258.
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What OSHA violations was OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. cited for?
OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. received 23 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,835.00. The inspection opened on 2004-08-24.
How much was OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,835.00 against OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. in MYRTLE BEACH, SC. Average per citation: $79.78.
Is OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OWENS STEEL AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. has a risk score of 21 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 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $1,835.00 is below the industry average.