Tier 5 Standard

COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC.

📍 BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128🏭 Other Airport Operations (NAICS 488119)📅 2013-02-11
$11,000.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
374
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC. — a other airport operations facility located at BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-02-11.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $11,000.00 is more than 2.6× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488119). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 5, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2014. Of the 6 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 $11,000.00 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 $1,833.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $11,000 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488119 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,557.

$9,557
State Avg
$11,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.5(a)
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(02)
Ladder Safety
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 1Issued: August 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(03)
Ladder Safety
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 1Issued: August 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: August 5, 2013Abated: 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 COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC. cited for?

COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-02-11.

How much was COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,000.00 against COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC. in EAST BOSTON, MA. Average per citation: $1,833.33.

Is COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, COFELY AIRPORT SERVICE INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Other Airport Operations facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $11,000.00 is above the industry average.