Tier 5 Standard

CLIFFHANGERS, INC.

📍 1 SUNDIAL AVE, MANCHESTER, NH 03103🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2024-06-05
$6,500.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
388
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CLIFFHANGERS, INC. — a janitorial services facility located at 1 SUNDIAL AVE, MANCHESTER, NH 03103 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-06-05.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,500.00 is 56% above the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561720). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 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 September 24, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $6,500.00 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 (NH)

This facility's $6,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,382.

$2,382
State Avg
$6,500
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $6,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 24, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 24, 2024Abated: 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 CLIFFHANGERS, INC. cited for?

CLIFFHANGERS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,500.00. The inspection opened on 2024-06-05.

How much was CLIFFHANGERS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,500.00 against CLIFFHANGERS, INC. in MANCHESTER, NH. Average per citation: $3,250.00.

Is CLIFFHANGERS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CLIFFHANGERS, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Janitorial Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $6,500.00 is above the industry average.