FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 167 BLACKSTONE ST., WOONSOCKET, RI 02895 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,560.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-06-20.
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 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 $25,560.00 is more than 7.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 October 12, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 18, 2011. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,560.00 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 $2,556.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Fernandes Construction reveals a high-hazard environment characterized by a systemic failure to address two
This facility's $25,560 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in RI. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,982.
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What OSHA violations was FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION cited for?
FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,560.00. The inspection opened on 2011-06-20.
How much was FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,560.00 against FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION in WOONSOCKET, RI. Average per citation: $2,556.00.
Is FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FERNANDES CONSTRUCTION has a risk score of 20 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $25,560.00 is above the industry average.