A. DUIE PYLE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, A. DUIE PYLE, INC. — a general freight trucking, long-distance, less than truckload facility located at 10 GOYA DRIVE, WEBSTER, MA 01570 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,062.50. The inspection case was opened on 2004-02-24.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,062.50 is more than 5.0× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484122). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 19 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 October 1, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 20, 2004. Of the 19 total citations, 14 (74%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,062.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,108.55 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against this long-distance trucking terminal revealed a pervasive breakdown in foundational safety management
This facility's $21,063 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484122 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,466.
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What OSHA violations was A. DUIE PYLE, INC. cited for?
A. DUIE PYLE, INC. received 19 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,062.50. The inspection opened on 2004-02-24.
How much was A. DUIE PYLE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,062.50 against A. DUIE PYLE, INC. in WEBSTER, MA. Average per citation: $1,108.55.
Is A. DUIE PYLE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, A. DUIE PYLE, INC. has a risk score of 23 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $21,062.50 is above the industry average.