Tier 4 Systematic

EG & G ALUTECH

📍 132 SYKES RD., FALL RIVER, MA 02720🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-11-23
$22,500.00
Total Penalties
27
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
339
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EG & G ALUTECH — a industry sector 00 facility located at 132 SYKES RD., FALL RIVER, MA 02720 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-11-23.

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 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 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 January 26, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 25, 1993. Of the 27 total citations, 15 (56%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $22,500.00 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 $833.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for EG & G ALUTECH reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental mechanical safeguarding and electrical

Citation Matrix — 27 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(04)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 26, 1993Abated: ✓ 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 EG & G ALUTECH cited for?

EG & G ALUTECH received 27 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,500.00. The inspection opened on 1992-11-23.

How much was EG & G ALUTECH fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $22,500.00 against EG & G ALUTECH in FALL RIVER, MA. Average per citation: $833.33.

Is EG & G ALUTECH a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, EG & G ALUTECH has a risk score of 27 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 $22,500.00 is above the industry average.