SANTEE PRINT WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SANTEE PRINT WORKS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 19 PROGRESS ST., SUMTER, SC 29150 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,455.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-04-18.
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 SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 19 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 10 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 January 16, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 24, 2004. Of the 19 total citations, 10 (53%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,455.00 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 $550.26 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was SANTEE PRINT WORKS cited for?
SANTEE PRINT WORKS received 19 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,455.00. The inspection opened on 2000-04-18.
How much was SANTEE PRINT WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,455.00 against SANTEE PRINT WORKS in SUMTER, SC. Average per citation: $550.26.
Is SANTEE PRINT WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SANTEE PRINT WORKS has a risk score of 21 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 $10,455.00 is above the industry average.