B. G. PECK
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, B. G. PECK — a industry sector 00 facility located at 50 SHEPARD STREET, LAWRENCE, MA 01843 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-07-27.
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.
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 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 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 November 2, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 6, 1995. 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 $30,000.00 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 $6,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against B.G. Peck revealed a catastrophic failure in machine safeguarding protocols, centered specifically on the high-hazard operation of mechanical power presses. The presence of a willful violation under 1910.2
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What OSHA violations was B. G. PECK cited for?
B. G. PECK received 5 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,000.00. The inspection opened on 1995-07-27.
How much was B. G. PECK fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,000.00 against B. G. PECK in LAWRENCE, MA. Average per citation: $6,000.00.
Is B. G. PECK a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, B. G. PECK 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $30,000.00 is above the industry average.