TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C. — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 1855 FAIRLAWN ROAD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-03-27.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,000.00 is more than 17.4× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 24, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 28, 2021. Of the 9 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 cumulative penalty of $50,000.00 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 $5,555.56 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Turner Specialty Services, L.L.C. revealed a concentrated and systemic failure to manage
This facility's $50,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,279.
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What OSHA violations was TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C. cited for?
TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C. received 9 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-03-27.
How much was TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,000.00 against TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C. in TUSCALOOSA, AL. Average per citation: $5,555.56.
Is TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, L.L.C. has a risk score of 14 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 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $50,000.00 is above the industry average.