Tier 4 Systematic

U. S. AIR INC.

📍 2345 CRYSTAL DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA 22227🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-04-12
$29,575.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, U. S. AIR INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2345 CRYSTAL DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA 22227 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,575.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-04-12.

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 VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 August 23, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 27, 1994. Of the 14 total citations, 14 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $29,575.00 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 $2,112.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for this facility reveals a systemic breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, characterized by a

Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
OSHA Std. 510001 A
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 510001 A
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.29(a)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $2,450.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.243(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,450.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $2,450.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,225.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 23, 1994Abated: ✓ 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 U. S. AIR INC. cited for?

U. S. AIR INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,575.00. The inspection opened on 1994-04-12.

How much was U. S. AIR INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $29,575.00 against U. S. AIR INC. in ARLINGTON, VA. Average per citation: $2,112.50.

Is U. S. AIR INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, U. S. AIR INC. has a risk score of 22 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 $29,575.00 is above the industry average.