Tier 4 Systematic

RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER INC

📍 4613 NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17110🏭 General Automotive Repair (NAICS 811111)📅 2019-07-13
$26,188.50
Total Penalties
10
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
434
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER INC — a general automotive repair facility located at 4613 NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,188.50. The inspection case was opened on 2019-07-13.

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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,188.50 is more than 9.1× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811111). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 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 8, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 6, 2020. Of the 10 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 $26,188.50 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 $2,618.85 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for River Drive Service Center Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of foundational safety management systems,

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $26,189 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811111 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,695.

$5,695
State Avg
$26,189
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $12,928.50Gravity: 5Issued: March 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(03)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 10, 2020Abated: Pending
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 RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER INC cited for?

RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER INC received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,188.50. The inspection opened on 2019-07-13.

How much was RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $26,188.50 against RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER INC in HARRISBURG, PA. Average per citation: $2,618.85.

Is RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RIVER DRIVE SERVICE CENTER 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 Automotive Repair facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $26,188.50 is above the industry average.