Tier 5 Standard

WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY

📍 598 VISCOSE ROAD, NITRO, WV 25143🏭 Automotive Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811118)📅 2018-08-02
$4,434.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
411
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY — a automotive repair and maintenance facility located at 598 VISCOSE ROAD, NITRO, WV 25143 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,434.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-02.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,434.00 is 54% above the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811118). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 27, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 31, 2018. Of the 3 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 total proposed penalty of $4,434.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (WV)

This facility's $4,434 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811118 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,038.

$9,038
State Avg
$4,434
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,774.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 27, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 27, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $2,660.00Gravity: 1Issued: September 27, 2018Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY cited for?

WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,434.00. The inspection opened on 2018-08-02.

How much was WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,434.00 against WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY in NITRO, WV. Average per citation: $1,478.00.

Is WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WEST VIRGINIA SPRING AND RADIATOR COMPANY has a risk score of 16 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 Automotive Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $4,434.00 is above the industry average.