BOSTON WATERPROOFING & CONSTRUCTION CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BOSTON WATERPROOFING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. — a construction facility located at 73 MYSTIC DRIVE, WARWICK, RI 02889 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $225,847.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-04-02.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $225,847.00 is more than 62.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 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. 4 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 April 18, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 8 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 per-citation average of $28,230.88 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational trenching