Tier 4 Systematic

BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC.

📍 165 SOUTH STREET, WRENTHAM, MA 02093🏭 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (NAICS 238210)📅 2018-04-23
$31,200.00
Total Penalties
10
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
409
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC. — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 165 SOUTH STREET, WRENTHAM, MA 02093 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-04-23.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $31,200.00 is more than 8.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). 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 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 22, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 20, 2018. Of the 10 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 cumulative penalty of $31,200.00 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 $3,120.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of Bryson Electric, Inc. reveals a troubling convergence of high-gravity physical hazards and systemic health

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $31,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,065.

$4,065
State Avg
$31,200
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1926.62(i)(02)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,370.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 22, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.62(j)(01)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,370.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 22, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(01)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,370.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 22, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,130.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(04)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,130.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,130.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,130.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(j)(01)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $2,940.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 24, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(04)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,130.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 24, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 24, 2018Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC. cited for?

BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,200.00. The inspection opened on 2018-04-23.

How much was BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $31,200.00 against BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC. in WRENTHAM, MA. Average per citation: $3,120.00.

Is BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC. has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $31,200.00 is above the industry average.