DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC. — a current-carrying wiring device manufacturing facility located at 88 TURNPIKE ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,326.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-03-28.
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.
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 $20,326.00 is more than 3.2× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335931). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 7 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 November 8, 1985 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 4, 2025. Of the 14 total citations, 5 (36%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,326.00 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 $1,451.86 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2012 enforcement action against Dielectric Sciences, Inc. revealed a systemic
This facility's $20,326 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 335931 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,489.
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What OSHA violations was DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC. cited for?
DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,326.00. The inspection opened on 2012-03-28.
How much was DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,326.00 against DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC. in CHELMSFORD, MA. Average per citation: $1,451.86.
Is DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DIELECTRIC SCIENCES, INC. has a risk score of 21 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 Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $20,326.00 is above the industry average.