Tier 4 Systematic

THE BURRUSS CO

📍 LYNCHBURG AVE, Brookneal, VA 24528🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1982-07-15
$650.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
315
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE BURRUSS CO — a industry sector 00 facility located at LYNCHBURG AVE, Brookneal, VA 24528 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $650.00. The inspection case was opened on 1982-07-15.

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 VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 57th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 9 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 27, 1982 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 29, 1982. Of the 15 total citations, 15 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $650.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(05)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 510001 A
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(01)
Stairway Safety
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 27, 1982Abated: ✓ 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 THE BURRUSS CO cited for?

THE BURRUSS CO received 15 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $650.00. The inspection opened on 1982-07-15.

How much was THE BURRUSS CO fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $650.00 against THE BURRUSS CO in Brookneal, VA. Average per citation: $43.33.

Is THE BURRUSS CO a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THE BURRUSS CO has a risk score of 17 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 $650.00 is below the industry average.