BLACKSTONE SUBARU, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLACKSTONE SUBARU, INC. — a general automotive repair facility located at 11 TAUNTON AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,048.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-12-01.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,048.00 is more than 2.1× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811111). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 March 8, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 26, 2018. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,048.00 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 $6,048 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811111 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,042.
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What OSHA violations was BLACKSTONE SUBARU, INC. cited for?
BLACKSTONE SUBARU, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,048.00. The inspection opened on 2017-12-01.
How much was BLACKSTONE SUBARU, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,048.00 against BLACKSTONE SUBARU, INC. in SEEKONK, MA. Average per citation: $6,048.00.
Is BLACKSTONE SUBARU, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BLACKSTONE SUBARU, 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 General Automotive Repair facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $6,048.00 is above the industry average.