📍 51 PLEASANT STREET, WOBURN, MA 01801🏭 Construction (NAICS 238160)📅 2015-07-30
$188,760.00
Total Penalties
16
Citations
93/100
Risk Score
401
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, A S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC. — a construction facility located at 51 PLEASANT STREET, WOBURN, MA 01801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $188,760.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-07-30.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $188,760.00 is more than 52.3× 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 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 10 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.2 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.6 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 21, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 9, 2016. Of the 16 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 $188,760.00 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 $11,797.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for A S General Construction Inc. reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational fall protection
Citation Matrix — 16 Citations
29 CFR 1926.25(a)
Serious
Penalty: $3,960.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $4,620.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $4,620.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1051(a)
Stairways (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,620.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(05)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,620.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(06)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,620.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,620.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $46,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $46,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $9,240.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $9,240.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(05)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $9,240.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $9,240.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $9,240.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(k)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $9,240.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 21, 2016Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.