Tier 4 Systematic

SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.

📍 1290 NEW CUT ROAD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-10-16
$16,565.00
Total Penalties
28
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
321
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1290 NEW CUT ROAD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 28 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,565.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-10-16.

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 SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 28 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 18, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 13, 1992. Of the 28 total citations, 15 (54%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $16,565.00 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 $591.61 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 28 Citations
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 10, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 10, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
Serious
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 10, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 10, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 10, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $650.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(09)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $910.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $390.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $650.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(06)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 18, 1991Abated: ✓ 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 SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. cited for?

SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. received 28 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,565.00. The inspection opened on 1991-10-16.

How much was SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $16,565.00 against SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. in SPARTANBURG, SC. Average per citation: $591.61.

Is SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SPARTANBURG STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. has a risk score of 27 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 $16,565.00 is above the industry average.