Tier 5 Standard

TVI, INC.

📍 9715 ST. CHARLES ROCK ROAD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63114🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 453310)📅 2013-01-24
$21,700.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
8/100
Risk Score
388
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TVI, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 9715 ST. CHARLES ROCK ROAD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63114 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-01-24.

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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,700.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 453310). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.

State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 April 4, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 21, 2013. 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 $21,700.00 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 $2,411.11 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for this TVI, Inc. facility reveals a concentrated breakdown in material handling safety and

Industry Benchmark (MO)

This facility's $21,700 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 453310 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,271.

$9,271
State Avg
$21,700
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.24(h)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 1Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(02)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(07)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 1Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 1Issued: April 4, 2013Abated: Pending
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 TVI, INC. cited for?

TVI, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,700.00. The inspection opened on 2013-01-24.

How much was TVI, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,700.00 against TVI, INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Average per citation: $2,411.11.

Is TVI, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, TVI, INC. has a risk score of 8 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 Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $21,700.00 is above the industry average.