THE WOODPROTECTORS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE WOODPROTECTORS — a painting and wall covering contractors facility located at 311 FAIRFAX STREET, ANDERSON, SC 29625 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-02-08.
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 $250.00 is 93% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238320). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 58th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 March 16, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 18, 2011. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) 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 $250.00 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 $250 penalty is higher than 38% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238320 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,477.
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What OSHA violations was THE WOODPROTECTORS cited for?
THE WOODPROTECTORS received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $250.00. The inspection opened on 2011-02-08.
How much was THE WOODPROTECTORS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $250.00 against THE WOODPROTECTORS in ANDERSON, SC. Average per citation: $125.00.
Is THE WOODPROTECTORS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE WOODPROTECTORS 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 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $250.00 is below the industry average.