Tier 4 Systematic

CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED

📍 403 BEDFORD STREET, ABINGTON, MA 02351🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-03-13
$8,076.50
Total Penalties
30
Citations
26/100
Risk Score
320
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED — a industry sector 00 facility located at 403 BEDFORD STREET, ABINGTON, MA 02351 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 30 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,076.50. The inspection case was opened on 2002-03-13.

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.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 30 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 November 22, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 28, 2002. Of the 30 total citations, 12 (40%) 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 $8,076.50 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 — 30 Citations
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $437.50Gravity: 03Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $262.50Gravity: 01Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 22, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $350.50Gravity: 01Issued: April 10, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $350.50Gravity: 01Issued: April 10, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 10, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 10, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 01Issued: April 10, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $350.50Gravity: 01Issued: April 10, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(08)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 10, 2002Abated: ✓ 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 CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED cited for?

CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED received 30 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,076.50. The inspection opened on 2002-03-13.

How much was CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,076.50 against CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED in ABINGTON, MA. Average per citation: $269.22.

Is CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CAPE COD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED has a risk score of 26 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,076.50 is above the industry average.