Tier 4 Systematic

DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

📍 34 AGASSIZ AVENUE, BELMONT, MA 02178🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-03-26
$5,000.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
32/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 34 AGASSIZ AVENUE, BELMONT, MA 02178 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-03-26.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 23, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 8, 2006. Of the 12 total citations, 11 (92%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,000.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(08)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(08)
Repeat
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(h)
Repeat
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 23, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 1, 1993Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.452(a)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 24, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. cited for?

DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,000.00. The inspection opened on 1992-03-26.

How much was DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,000.00 against DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. in BELMONT, MA. Average per citation: $416.67.

Is DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DESIDERIO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. has a risk score of 32 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $5,000.00 is above the industry average.