D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 198 NEW LANCASTER ROAD, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-05-30.
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 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $40,000.00 is more than 11.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 October 15, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 19, 2007. Of the 5 total citations, 4 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $40,000.00 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 $8,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of D.W. White Construction, Inc. revealed a critical breakdown in trenching safety
This facility's $40,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,406.
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What OSHA violations was D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,000.00. The inspection opened on 2007-05-30.
How much was D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,000.00 against D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. in LEOMINSTER, MA. Average per citation: $8,000.00.
Is D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, D.W. WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 10 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $40,000.00 is above the industry average.