Establishment profile
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY
5300 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29418
Summary
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $198 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 10 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY 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
33% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $198 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 A | 1 | 1 | $70 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $48 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $40 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $40 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 5417 within SC. Peer group: 10 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. 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 SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. 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 SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2014-02-28$10,738,750
- Department of DefenseRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - VEHICLE/PARTS SCANNING AND DATA CONVERSIONcontract · Last action 2016-08-04$8,416,050
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2012-12-06$8,324,748
- Department of DefenseSERVICE RULE ENGINE SUYSTEM & ACQ SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2010-04-12$5,574,400
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2010-08-04$4,611,661
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2022-04-25$4,586,150
- Department of Defense200612!012615!1700!N00140!FLEET AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENT!N0014006C0086 !A!N! !Y! ! !20060920!20070925!612134551!612134551!183013333!N!SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHOR!5300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD !NORTH CHARLEST !SC!29418!76432!800!51!SUFFOLK !SUFFOLK (CITY) !VIRGINIA !+000000645000!N!N!000010190967!R415!TECHNOLOGY SHARING/UTILIZATION SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541330!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B!F!N!A! !D!U!U!1!001!N!1A!Z!Y!Z! ! !N!Z!N! ! ! ! ! !A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! !1710!N00066!0001! !contract · Last action 2013-04-12$4,081,774
- Department of Defense200602!000342!1700!N00014!OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH !N0001406D0045 !A!N! !N!0001 ! !20051020!20071122!612134551!612134551!183013333!N!SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHOR!5300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD !NORTH CHARLEST !SC!29418!50875!019!45!NORTH CHARLESTON !CHARLESTON !S CAROLINA!+000000253027!N!N!000000000000!AE37!RDTE/MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-OP SYSTEM DEVELOP !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541710!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!N!U!2!002!E! !Z!Y!Z! ! !N!Z!N! ! ! ! ! !A!A!000!A!C!N! ! ! ! !1714!N00014!0001! !contract · Last action 2011-10-04$3,991,410
- Department of DefenseRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCEScontract · Last action 2014-02-28$3,885,144
- Department of DefenseBAA 08-08-PKM MS&T CALL 1 IDEVcontract · Last action 2016-08-03$3,110,775
- Department of Defense200602!000343!1700!N00014!OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH !N0001406D0045 !A!N! !N!0002 ! !20051020!20071122!612134551!612134551!183013333!N!SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHOR!5300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD !NORTH CHARLEST !SC!29418!50875!019!45!NORTH CHARLESTON !CHARLESTON !S CAROLINA!+000000080000!N!N!000000000000!AE37!RDTE/MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-OP SYSTEM DEVELOP !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541710!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!N!U!2!002!E! !Z!Y!Z! ! !N!Z!N! ! ! ! ! !A!A!000!A!C!N! ! ! ! !1714!N00014!0001! !contract · Last action 2022-03-31$2,929,811
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2012-06-05$2,798,754
- Department of DefenseMS&T CALL 1 RANGERcontract · Last action 2012-01-10$1,651,623
- Department of Homeland SecurityTEST, EVALUATE RADIOLOGICAL DETECTION EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2010-12-21$1,615,367
- Department of DefenseRESERACH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORT FORcontract · Last action 2008-11-26$1,519,052
- Department of DefenseNOVEL FLAME RETARDANT NYLON FABRICS RESERACH PROJECTcontract · Last action 2009-11-23$1,082,000
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2010-06-30$931,000
- Department of DefenseMS&T CALL 1 COMETcontract · Last action 2015-07-22$906,615
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2010-02-22$696,655
- Department of DefenseRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCEScontract · Last action 2014-09-15$669,057
- Department of DefenseBASIC SERVICES FOR RAMP SUPPORT FOR TWO MONTHScontract · Last action 2010-09-23$329,376
- Department of DefenseSCRA WILL PROVIDE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND MAINTENANCE EFFORTS OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS OF DOD E-MALL.contract · Last action 2007-11-19$324,783
- Department of DefenseR&D-MANUFACTURING TECH-COMERCLIZcontract · Last action 2010-01-28$297,527
- Department of DefenseRAMP SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2012-10-01$188,780
- Department of Homeland SecurityIPT CONSULTANT SERVICEScontract · Last action 2017-05-31$135,022
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICEScontract · Last action 2008-07-09$99,918
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FORcontract · Last action 2010-02-16$99,440
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FORcontract · Last action 2010-06-02$98,290
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FORcontract · Last action 2008-03-31$97,978
- Department of DefenseRAPID ACQUISITION OF MANUFACTURED PARTS (RAMP) SYSTEM SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2009-04-22$95,467
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FORcontract · Last action 2008-11-04$94,999
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FORcontract · Last action 2010-01-15$92,530
- Department of DefenseSERVICES FOR DEVELOPING PLANScontract · Last action 2008-08-18$91,393
- Department of DefenseRAMP SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2009-09-04$83,859
- Department of DefenseRAMP SUPPORT AND P2P LICENSEcontract · Last action 2015-06-12$77,296
- Department of DefenseSERVICES (SEE ATTACHED)contract · Last action 2010-01-12$64,162
- Department of DefenseRAMP SYSTEM SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2013-10-30$62,601
- Department of DefenseRAMP SYSTEM SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2015-12-09$52,863
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FORcontract · Last action 2008-02-06$51,250
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FORcontract · Last action 2009-08-18$35,321
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR SAVER PROGRAMcontract · Last action 2007-12-27$28,656
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF PURCHASE ORDER FOR PRODUCT DATA EXCHANGE FOR STANDARD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PRODUCT (PDES MEMBERSHIP)contract · Last action 2014-10-21$25,000
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF PURCHASE ORDER FOR PRODUCT DATA EXCHANGE FOR STANDARD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PRODUCT (PDES).contract · Last action 2013-10-28$25,000
- Department of DefenseCONTRACT WITH SOUTH CAROLINAcontract · Last action 2008-10-21$25,000
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMEMBERSHIP FOR PRODUCT DATA EXCHANGE FOR STANDARD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PRODUCT (PDES)contract · Last action 2012-10-22$20,000
- Department of DefenseSEAPORT ENHANCEDcontract · Last action 2013-12-27$0
- General Services AdministrationFEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT.contract · Last action 2011-12-07$0
- Department of DefenseMIGRATED DATA VALUE UNKNOWNcontract · Last action 2011-11-10$0
- General Services Administrationcontract · Last action 2009-11-16$0
- Department of DefenseOTHER DEFENSE (APPLIED/EXPLORATORY)contract · Last action 2009-08-31$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541710 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES. Last action: 2022-04-25. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-14 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $198 | |
| 2004-09-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY 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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- What is SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY's OSHA violation history?
- SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $198 in total penalties.