BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION — a other heavy and civil engineering construction facility located at COMBINED SEWERAGE OVERFLOW PROJECT, FALL RIVER, MA 02722 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-03-30.
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 $23,500.00 is more than 6.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237990). 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 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 2 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. 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 19, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 6, 2005. Of the 8 total citations, 4 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,500.00 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 $2,937.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
Barletta Engineering Corporation’s enforcement record at the Fall River project reveals a concentrated and systemic failure to manage high-risk hoisting operations, specifically regarding the use of
This facility's $23,500 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237990 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,968.
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What OSHA violations was BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION cited for?
BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION received 8 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,500.00. The inspection opened on 2005-03-30.
How much was BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,500.00 against BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION in FALL RIVER, MA. Average per citation: $2,937.50.
Is BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BARLETTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION has a risk score of 8 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 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $23,500.00 is above the industry average.