Tier 2 Severe

SCI HOLDINGS, INC.

📍 THAXTER ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2000-08-01
$30,000.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
41/100
Risk Score
320
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SCI HOLDINGS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at THAXTER ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-08-01.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 8, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 14, 2000. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $30,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against SCI Holdings, Inc. centered on a single, high-gravity Willful violation

Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $30,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 8, 2000Abated: ✓ 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 SCI HOLDINGS, INC. cited for?

SCI HOLDINGS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,000.00. The inspection opened on 2000-08-01.

How much was SCI HOLDINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $30,000.00 against SCI HOLDINGS, INC. in PORTSMOUTH, NH. Average per citation: $30,000.00.

Is SCI HOLDINGS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SCI HOLDINGS, INC. has a risk score of 41 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $30,000.00 is above the industry average.