Tier 5 Standard

PUBLIC STORAGE

📍 1724 S CRENSHAW BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90501🏭 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (NAICS 531130)📅 2008-09-08
$300.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
384
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PUBLIC STORAGE — a lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units facility located at 1724 S CRENSHAW BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-09-08.

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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $300.00 is 91% below the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531130). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 34th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 October 2, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 22, 2008. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $300.00 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 $300 penalty is higher than 17% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 531130 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,081.

$3,081
State Avg
$300
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
OSHA Std. 3203 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 2, 2008Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 3203 B01
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 2, 2008Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PUBLIC STORAGE cited for?

PUBLIC STORAGE received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $300.00. The inspection opened on 2008-09-08.

How much was PUBLIC STORAGE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $300.00 against PUBLIC STORAGE in TORRANCE, CA. Average per citation: $150.00.

Is PUBLIC STORAGE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PUBLIC STORAGE has a risk score of 1 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 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $300.00 is below the industry average.