📍 101 ELM ST., BETHUNE, SC 29009🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1989-03-03
$440.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
15/100
Risk Score
315
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TOWN OF BETHUNE — a industry sector 00 facility located at 101 ELM ST., BETHUNE, SC 29009 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $440.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-03-03.
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 SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 68th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 March 22, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 1989. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $440.00 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 — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $240.00Gravity: 04Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.156(b)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: March 22, 1989Abated: ✓ 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.