Establishment profile
OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.
850 TAYLOR ST., CAYCE, SC, 29171
332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Summary
OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC. has accumulated 74 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $20,215 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 290 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 37 citations in this view · $19,915 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 5 | 5 | $4,270 | Sep 1987 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 3 | 2 | $1,070 | Jul 2001 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 3 | 2 | $1,060 | May 1997 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $1,020 | Sep 1989 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 3 | 3 | $1,000 | Sep 1987 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 2 | 2 | $3,105 | May 1997 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 I | 2 | 2 | $780 | May 1997 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $480 | Sep 1989 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 2 | 2 | $100 | Sep 1987 | Sep 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 2 | — | Nov 1991 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0108 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0124 G02 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 G05 IV | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0169 B03 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 3000.2 A | 1 | 1 | $550 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 E01 II | 1 | 1 | $420 | Sep 1987 | Sep 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 VC5 | 1 | 1 | $360 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1990 | Apr 1990 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3323 within SC. Peer group: 290 employers. This establishment has 74 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1995 | VEHICLE IN GEAR,WORK RULES,STARTED IN GEAR,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,OFF LOADING,FLATBED TRUCK,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-31 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $360 | |
| 2003-07-17 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $1,260 | |
| 2001-06-13 | Planned | 16 | 11 | $6,030 | |
| 2000-01-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-06-10 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $1,680 | |
| 1998-02-04 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-02-27 | Planned | 15 | 15 | $7,275 | |
| 1995-03-18 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-16 | Planned | 4 | — | $550 | |
| 1989-08-15 | Planned | 20 | 3 | $1,800 | |
| 1987-07-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-07-30 | Complaint | 9 | 3 | $1,260 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 74 violations and $20,215 in total penalties.
- How does OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC. operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.
- Has OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving OWEN JOIST CORPORATION, INC..