F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 7 RUSTIC DRIVE, WORCESTER, MA 01609 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-05-21.
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 $4,050.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). 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 83th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 June 11, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 16, 2003. Of the 3 total citations, 1 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,050.00 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 $4,050 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,548.
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What OSHA violations was F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,050.00. The inspection opened on 2003-05-21.
How much was F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,050.00 against F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC. in WORCESTER, MA. Average per citation: $1,350.00.
Is F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, F.E. FERRARO CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $4,050.00 is above the industry average.