Tier 5 Standard

CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC

📍 30 INNERBELT ROAD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143🏭 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) (NAICS 812320)📅 2022-10-26
$7,812.50
Total Penalties
1
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
373
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC — a drycleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated) facility located at 30 INNERBELT ROAD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,812.50. The inspection case was opened on 2022-10-26.

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 $7,812.50 is more than 2.7× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812320). 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 92th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 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 April 21, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $7,812.50 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.

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $7,813 penalty is higher than 79% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 812320 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,774.

$6,774
State Avg
$7,813
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $7,812.50Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2023Abated: 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 CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC cited for?

CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,812.50. The inspection opened on 2022-10-26.

How much was CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,812.50 against CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC in SOMERVILLE, MA. Average per citation: $7,812.50.

Is CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CENTURY LINEN EAST, LLC 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 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $7,812.50 is above the industry average.