Tier 4 Systematic

UNITED CLOTH CO., INC.

📍 500 UCCI WAY, SPARTANBURG, SC 29304🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-04-18
$10,345.00
Total Penalties
42
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
323
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNITED CLOTH CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 500 UCCI WAY, SPARTANBURG, SC 29304 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 42 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,345.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-04-18.

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 99th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 42 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 8 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 November 23, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 21, 2003. Of the 42 total citations, 13 (31%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,345.00 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 $246.31 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 42 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $490.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(02)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $490.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 19, 2003Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(f)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $825.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 19, 2003Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1043(h)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 19, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 19, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(09)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 19, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(12)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 19, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 19, 2003Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 28, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 28, 1997Abated: ✓ 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 UNITED CLOTH CO., INC. cited for?

UNITED CLOTH CO., INC. received 42 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,345.00. The inspection opened on 1995-04-18.

How much was UNITED CLOTH CO., INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,345.00 against UNITED CLOTH CO., INC. in SPARTANBURG, SC. Average per citation: $246.31.

Is UNITED CLOTH CO., INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, UNITED CLOTH CO., INC. has a risk score of 27 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 $10,345.00 is above the industry average.