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Inspection outcome
Opened: May 7, 2019 · Closed: April 20, 2023
Serious citation issued

OSHA cited the employer for at least one Serious violation.

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations39
Serious+38
Initial penalty$21,750
Current penalty$5,847
Accidents0
Duration1444d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On May 7, 2019, OSHA opened 74019 - Lawrence Fabrication Inc’s inspection #343996393 at SIMPSONVILLE, South Carolina. The case was administratively closed on April 20, 2023, 1444 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 39 violations totaling $5,847 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $21,750. Of those, 38 were classified as Serious or worse.

Breakdown by classification
39violations total
Serious3897%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious13%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

39citations issued
$5,847current penalty
↓ $15,903total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Serious
Citation #01010
29 CFR 1910.138(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$225
Current$112reduced by $113
Serious
Citation #01011
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,500
Current$0reduced by $1,500
Serious
Citation #01012
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,500
Current$0reduced by $1,500
Serious
Citation #01001
29 CFR 1910.38(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,500
Current$750reduced by $750
Serious
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$750
Current$375reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01004
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$0reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01005
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$187reduced by $188
Serious
Citation #01006
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$0reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01007
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$300
Current$150reduced by $150
Serious
Citation #01008
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$100
Current$0reduced by $100
Serious
Citation #01009
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$300
Current$150reduced by $150
Serious
Citation #01016
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$750
Current$375reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01014
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$525
Current$262reduced by $263
Serious
Citation #01015
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,500
Current$750reduced by $750
Serious
Citation #01017
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$100
Current$50reduced by $50
Serious
Citation #01018
29 CFR 1910.242(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$100
Current$0reduced by $100
Serious
Citation #01019
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$750
Current$375reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01020
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$100
Current$50reduced by $50
Serious
Citation #01023
29 CFR 1910.333(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$0reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01024
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$100
Current$50reduced by $50
Serious
Citation #01025A
29 CFR 1910.132(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,500
Current$187reduced by $1,313
Serious
Citation #01025B
29 CFR 1910.136(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Serious
Citation #01026A
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$187reduced by $188
Serious
Citation #01027A
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$187reduced by $188
Serious
Citation #01027B
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$0reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01027C
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$0reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01028A
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$100
Current$50reduced by $50
Serious
Citation #01028B
29 CFR 1910.242(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$100
Current$0reduced by $100
Serious
Citation #01029A
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,500
Current$750reduced by $750
Serious
Citation #01029B
29 CFR 1910.333(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$0reduced by $375
Serious
Citation #01030A
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,500
Current$750reduced by $750

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 343996393 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 343996393 directly: