RAHI SYSTEMS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RAHI SYSTEMS INC. — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 21053 ALEXANDER COURT, HAYWARD, CA 94545 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-05-25.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,800.00 is more than 3.2× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 July 11, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 14 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 cumulative penalty of $17,800.00 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 $1,271.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Rahi Systems Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of foundational safety management systems, characterized by a high volume of technical infractions that collectively indicate significant operational neglect. While the majority of the fourteen citations were classified as other-than-serious,
This facility's $17,800 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,095.
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What OSHA violations was RAHI SYSTEMS INC. cited for?
RAHI SYSTEMS INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,800.00. The inspection opened on 2022-05-25.
How much was RAHI SYSTEMS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,800.00 against RAHI SYSTEMS INC. in HAYWARD, CA. Average per citation: $1,271.43.
Is RAHI SYSTEMS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RAHI SYSTEMS INC. has a risk score of 20 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $17,800.00 is above the industry average.