HIGHTOWER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
BLDG. 178, AIR FREIGHT TERMINAL, CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, SC 29404
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Inspection records
Aug 14, 1991#18113043Aug 14, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#18113043$4,32512 viol.12 violations$4,325 in penalties
Inspection #18113043
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 15, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,825
- Penalties on Record
- $4,325
- Site Address
- Bldg. 178, Air Freight Terminal, Charleston Air Force Base, SC 29404
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 B01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,225 | $900 | Oct 23, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 F01 | Serious | 2 | 11 | $1,225 | $900 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 F01 IV | Serious | 2 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.602 Material Handling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260602 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $875 | $650 | Nov 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,875 | Dec 5, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004D | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 B08 | Other | 2 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1926.1053 Ladders (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261053 A11 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1926.1053 Ladders (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261053 B01 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1991 | - | - |
Aug 14, 1991#18111344Aug 14, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#18111344$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18111344
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 15, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 25, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Bldg. 178, Air Freight Terminal, Charleston Air Force Base, SC 29404
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 G08 | Other | 7 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 H | Other | 7 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1991 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
2 inspections, 1991 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.