AMERICAN CARPET
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN CARPET — a retail trade facility located at 88 INDUSTRY AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-06-21.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $34,300.00 is more than 10.7× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 442210). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 3 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 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 30, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 19, 2006. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $34,300.00 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 $6,860.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for American Carpet reveals a profound breakdown in material handling safety, characterized by a rare and
This facility's $34,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 442210 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,219.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN CARPET cited for?
AMERICAN CARPET received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,300.00. The inspection opened on 2005-06-21.
How much was AMERICAN CARPET fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,300.00 against AMERICAN CARPET in SPRINGFIELD, MA. Average per citation: $6,860.00.
Is AMERICAN CARPET a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN CARPET has a risk score of 43 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 Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $34,300.00 is above the industry average.