Tier 5 Standard

SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS

📍 1700 WEST HILLSDALE, BLDG. #8, SAN MATEO, CA 94402🏭 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (NAICS 238220)📅 2005-04-13
$850.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
367
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 1700 WEST HILLSDALE, BLDG. #8, SAN MATEO, CA 94402 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-04-13.

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 $850.00 is 76% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). 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 56th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 July 14, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 13, 2005. Of the 3 total citations, 1 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $850.00 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 (CA)

This facility's $850 penalty is higher than 47% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,916.

$3,916
State Avg
$850
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
OSHA Std. 1509 B
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 14, 2004Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 342 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 8, 2005Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 1675 E
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 8, 2005Abated: 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

Comparing penalized facilities in SAN MATEO, CA (Exact Industry)

SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS (This Facility)
$850
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS cited for?

SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $850.00. The inspection opened on 2005-04-13.

How much was SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $850.00 against SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS in SAN MATEO, CA. Average per citation: $283.33.

Is SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SUPERIOR FIRE SPRINKLERS has a risk score of 1 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $850.00 is below the industry average.