SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at NORTH HIGHWAY 14, Miller, SD 57362 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100.00. The inspection case was opened on 1975-11-12.
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 SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 46th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 November 28, 1975 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 16, 1976. Of the 14 total citations, 14 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $100.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC cited for?
SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC received 14 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100.00. The inspection opened on 1975-11-12.
How much was SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100.00 against SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC in Miller, SD. Average per citation: $7.14.
Is SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SCHERR IMPLEMENT INC has a risk score of 17 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 $100.00 is below the industry average.