Tier 4 Systematic

SANSLA, INC.

📍 5317 BUFFALO AVENUE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-06-06
$35,625.00
Total Penalties
20
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SANSLA, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 5317 BUFFALO AVENUE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,625.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-06-06.

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 NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 December 5, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 7, 1998. Of the 20 total citations, 1 (5%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,625.00 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 $1,781.25 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Sansla, Inc. reveals a pervasive failure to manage high-risk environmental and physical

Citation Matrix — 20 Citations
29 CFR 1926.51(f)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.59(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $445.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.432(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $445.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 5, 1997Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SANSLA, INC. cited for?

SANSLA, INC. received 20 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,625.00. The inspection opened on 1997-06-06.

How much was SANSLA, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $35,625.00 against SANSLA, INC. in NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Average per citation: $1,781.25.

Is SANSLA, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SANSLA, INC. has a risk score of 27 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 $35,625.00 is above the industry average.