FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. — a wired and wireless telecommunications (except satellite) facility located at 1431 US ROUTE 7 NORTH, RUTLAND, VT 05701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-02-27.
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 1.2 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.5 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 $750.00 is 77% below the national average of $3,202.96 for facilities in the Information sector (NAICS 517110). This sector encompasses 4,045 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $13.0M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 68th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 April 14, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 21, 2014. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $750.00 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 $750 penalty is higher than 12% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 517110 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,978.
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What OSHA violations was FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. cited for?
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $750.00. The inspection opened on 2014-02-27.
How much was FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $750.00 against FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. in RUTLAND, VT. Average per citation: $375.00.
Is FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, 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 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) facilities is $3,202.96. This facility penalty of $750.00 is below the industry average.