A.D. PAOLINI LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, A.D. PAOLINI LLC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 16 LEWIS TERRACE, WINTHROP, MA 02152 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $278,912.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-03-18.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $278,912.00 is more than 77.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 2, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 18, 2025. Of the 9 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 per-citation average of $30,990.22 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for A.D. Paolini LLC reveals a staggering level of
This facility's $278,912 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,548.
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What OSHA violations was A.D. PAOLINI LLC cited for?
A.D. PAOLINI LLC received 9 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $278,912.00. The inspection opened on 2025-03-18.
How much was A.D. PAOLINI LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $278,912.00 against A.D. PAOLINI LLC in WINTHROP, MA. Average per citation: $30,990.22.
Is A.D. PAOLINI LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, A.D. PAOLINI LLC has a risk score of 64 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $278,912.00 is above the industry average.