Tier 4 Systematic

PSB INDUSTRIES INC.

📍 1202 WEST 12TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16502🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-02-18
$23,344.00
Total Penalties
115
Citations
29/100
Risk Score
334
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PSB INDUSTRIES INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1202 WEST 12TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16502 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 115 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,344.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-02-18.

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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 115 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 12 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 September 11, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 15, 1992. Of the 115 total citations, 15 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,344.00 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 $202.99 falls within the standard penalty range.

The sheer volume of 115 citations issued against PSB Industries Inc. in 199

Citation Matrix — 115 Citations
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(02)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(03)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $850.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $850.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.244(b)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 11, 1992Abated: ✓ 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 PSB INDUSTRIES INC. cited for?

PSB INDUSTRIES INC. received 115 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,344.00. The inspection opened on 1993-02-18.

How much was PSB INDUSTRIES INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $23,344.00 against PSB INDUSTRIES INC. in ERIE, PA. Average per citation: $202.99.

Is PSB INDUSTRIES INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PSB INDUSTRIES INC. has a risk score of 29 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 $23,344.00 is above the industry average.