CATHEDRAL CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CATHEDRAL CORPORATION — a commercial printing (except screen and books) facility located at 15 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PLACE, LINCOLN, RI 02865 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,155.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-16.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,155.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323111). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 30, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 31, 2024. 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 cumulative penalty of $25,155.00 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 $3,144.38 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Cathedral Corporation’s Lincoln facility reveals a systemic breakdown in foundational safety management systems
This facility's $25,155 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323111 industry in RI. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,778.
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What OSHA violations was CATHEDRAL CORPORATION cited for?
CATHEDRAL CORPORATION received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,155.00. The inspection opened on 2023-05-16.
How much was CATHEDRAL CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,155.00 against CATHEDRAL CORPORATION in LINCOLN, RI. Average per citation: $3,144.38.
Is CATHEDRAL CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CATHEDRAL CORPORATION has a risk score of 9 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 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $25,155.00 is above the industry average.