Tier 5 Standard

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC.

📍 120 19TH STREET WEST, NITRO, WV 25143🏭 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (NAICS 332312)📅 2009-07-10
$2,100.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
385
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 120 19TH STREET WEST, NITRO, WV 25143 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-07-10.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,100.00 is 67% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 72th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 August 13, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 19, 2009. Of the 5 total citations, 3 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,100.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (WV)

This facility's $2,100 penalty is higher than 30% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,898.

$7,898
State Avg
$2,100
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 13, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 13, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 13, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 13, 2009Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $315.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 13, 2009Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. cited for?

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,100.00. The inspection opened on 2009-07-10.

How much was STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,100.00 against STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. in NITRO, WV. Average per citation: $420.00.

Is STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. 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 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $2,100.00 is below the industry average.