ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED — a roofing contractors facility located at COLFAX STREET, FALL RIVER, MA 02720 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-05-25.
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 $7,200.00 is 99% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). 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 91th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 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. 1 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 June 28, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 22, 2011. Of the 6 total citations, 5 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,200.00 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.
This facility's $7,200 penalty is higher than 74% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,953.
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What OSHA violations was ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED cited for?
ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,200.00. The inspection opened on 2011-05-25.
How much was ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,200.00 against ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED in FALL RIVER, MA. Average per citation: $1,200.00.
Is ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ELITE CONTRACTING, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 19 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $7,200.00 is above the industry average.