Tier 5 Standard

SCAFCO LTD.

📍 2200 OLD SPANISH TRAIL, WESTLAKE, LA 70669🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-11-14
$23,850.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
8/100
Risk Score
303
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SCAFCO LTD. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2200 OLD SPANISH TRAIL, WESTLAKE, LA 70669 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-11-14.

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.

State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 21, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 6, 1995. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,850.00 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 $2,650.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for SCAFCO Ltd.’s Westlake facility reveals a significant

Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.20(g)(01)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(02)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(02)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(04)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1028(j)(03)
Electrical Safety — Wiring Methods
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(01)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(02)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(01)
Unclassified
Penalty: $23,850.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 21, 1995Abated: ✓ 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SCAFCO LTD. cited for?

SCAFCO LTD. received 9 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,850.00. The inspection opened on 1994-11-14.

How much was SCAFCO LTD. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $23,850.00 against SCAFCO LTD. in WESTLAKE, LA. Average per citation: $2,650.00.

Is SCAFCO LTD. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SCAFCO LTD. has a risk score of 8 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $23,850.00 is above the industry average.