Tier 4 Systematic

TRI STATE MACHINE

📍 3301 MCCOLLACH STREET, WHEELING, WV 26003🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1996-09-11
$12,025.00
Total Penalties
29
Citations
26/100
Risk Score
319
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRI STATE MACHINE — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3301 MCCOLLACH STREET, WHEELING, WV 26003 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,025.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-09-11.

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 WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 May 11, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 22, 2000. Of the 29 total citations, 15 (52%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,025.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $414.66 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 29 Citations
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 04Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(02)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 11, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $1,575.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 7, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 13, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 7, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 7, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 7, 1996Abated: ✓ 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 TRI STATE MACHINE cited for?

TRI STATE MACHINE received 29 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,025.00. The inspection opened on 1996-09-11.

How much was TRI STATE MACHINE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,025.00 against TRI STATE MACHINE in WHEELING, WV. Average per citation: $414.66.

Is TRI STATE MACHINE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, TRI STATE MACHINE has a risk score of 26 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 $12,025.00 is above the industry average.