AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC. — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 1 METROPOLITAN PARKWAY NORTH, LEXINGTON, MA 02421 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-05-15.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $2,550.00 is 29% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236116). 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 75th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 12, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 30, 2007. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,550.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $2,550 penalty is higher than 45% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,326.
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What OSHA violations was AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC. cited for?
AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,550.00. The inspection opened on 2007-05-15.
How much was AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,550.00 against AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC. in LEXINGTON, MA. Average per citation: $850.00.
Is AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, INC. has a risk score of 1 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,550.00 is below the industry average.