SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS — a other concrete product manufacturing facility located at 1327 LAKE DOGWOOD DR., WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-22.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,150.00 is 86% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327390). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 March 9, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 17, 2010. Of the 4 total citations, 2 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,150.00 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.
This facility's $1,150 penalty is higher than 50% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327390 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,162.
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What OSHA violations was SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS cited for?
SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,150.00. The inspection opened on 2010-07-22.
How much was SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,150.00 against SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS in WEST COLUMBIA, SC. Average per citation: $287.50.
Is SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SPECIALTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS has a risk score of 2 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 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $1,150.00 is below the industry average.