G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED — a electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring facility located at 161 GRAHAM ROAD, FALL RIVER, MA 02720 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,940.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-01-26.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,940.00 is 54% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332813). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 7 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. 2 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 December 11, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2009. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,940.00 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 $2,940 penalty is higher than 31% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332813 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,073.
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What OSHA violations was G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED cited for?
G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED received 12 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,940.00. The inspection opened on 2010-01-26.
How much was G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,940.00 against G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED in FALL RIVER, MA. Average per citation: $245.00.
Is G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, G.A. ROGERS, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 16 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 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $2,940.00 is below the industry average.