A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 50 MORRISSETTE BLVD., LOWELL, MA 01852 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-04-05.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $23,150.00 is more than 6.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). 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 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 20, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 7, 2005. 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 cumulative penalty of $23,150.00 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 $2,572.22 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for A.J. Desjardins Roofing Co., Inc. reveals a
This facility's $23,150 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,953.
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What OSHA violations was A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC. cited for?
A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,150.00. The inspection opened on 2005-04-05.
How much was A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,150.00 against A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC. in LOWELL, MA. Average per citation: $2,572.22.
Is A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, A.J. DESJARDINS ROOFING CO., INC. has a risk score of 58 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $23,150.00 is above the industry average.