CPF, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CPF, INC. — a soft drink manufacturing facility located at 25 COPELAND DRIVE, AYER, MA 01432 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 57 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $113,140.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-23.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $113,140.00 is more than 13.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312111). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 57 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 December 10, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 2, 2008. Of the 57 total citations, 8 (14%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $113,140.00 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 $1,984.91 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for CPF, Inc. reveals a profound breakdown in the facility’s control of hazardous
This facility's $113,140 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 312111 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,032.
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What OSHA violations was CPF, INC. cited for?
CPF, INC. received 57 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $113,140.00. The inspection opened on 2018-10-23.
How much was CPF, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $113,140.00 against CPF, INC. in AYER, MA. Average per citation: $1,984.91.
Is CPF, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CPF, INC. has a risk score of 62 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Soft Drink Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $113,140.00 is above the industry average.