Tier 5 Standard

SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC.

📍 23700 CLAWITER, HAYWARD, CA 94545🏭 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (NAICS 812210)📅 2018-05-18
$28,665.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
9/100
Risk Score
410
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. — a funeral homes and funeral services facility located at 23700 CLAWITER, HAYWARD, CA 94545 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,665.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-05-18.

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.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,665.00 is more than 10.0× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812210). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 October 12, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 7, 2018. Of the 8 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,665.00 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 $3,583.13 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Serenity Transportation, Inc. reveals a profound systemic failure to implement foundational bios

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $28,665 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 812210 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,451.

$3,451
State Avg
$28,665
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 2340.17(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $325.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3203(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5144(C)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $560.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5162(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $560.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5193(G)(2)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5194(E)(1)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $670.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5193(C)
Serious
Penalty: $12,600.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5193(F)
Serious
Penalty: $12,600.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 12, 2018Abated: 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 SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. cited for?

SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,665.00. The inspection opened on 2018-05-18.

How much was SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $28,665.00 against SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. in HAYWARD, CA. Average per citation: $3,583.13.

Is SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SERENITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. has a risk score of 9 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 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $28,665.00 is above the industry average.