Tier 5 Standard

SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL

📍 350 DE NEVE DR., LOS ANGELES, CA 90095🏭 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (NAICS 238990)📅 2013-04-16
$10,800.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
392
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL — a all other specialty trade contractors facility located at 350 DE NEVE DR., LOS ANGELES, CA 90095 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-04-16.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $10,800.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238990). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 October 2, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 14, 2013. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,800.00 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 $5,400.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $10,800 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238990 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,553.

$4,553
State Avg
$10,800
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
OSHA Std. 1646 J
Serious
Penalty: $10,800.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 2, 2013Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 1646 K
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 2, 2013Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL cited for?

SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,800.00. The inspection opened on 2013-04-16.

How much was SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,800.00 against SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL in LOS ANGELES, CA. Average per citation: $5,400.00.

Is SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SOUTHCOAST ACOUSTICAL has a risk score of 3 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 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $10,800.00 is above the industry average.