Tier 5 Standard

B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

📍 WELLESLEY AVENUE, BABSON COLLEGE TENNIS COURTS, WELLESLEY, MA 02157🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-08-03
$9,000.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
328
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED — a industry sector 00 facility located at WELLESLEY AVENUE, BABSON COLLEGE TENNIS COURTS, WELLESLEY, MA 02157 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-08-03.

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.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 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 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 August 11, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 15, 1998. 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 total proposed penalty of $9,000.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 11, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 11, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 11, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 11, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: August 11, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED cited for?

B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,000.00. The inspection opened on 1998-08-03.

How much was B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,000.00 against B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED in WELLESLEY, MA. Average per citation: $1,800.00.

Is B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, B & K RENTALS AND SALES COMPANY, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 3 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $9,000.00 is above the industry average.