GENERAL CAULKING & RESTORATION INC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENERAL CAULKING & RESTORATION INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at HIGH STREET, BRISTOL, RI 02809 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,450.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-09-11.

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.

State Context: Within RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 May 21, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 2, 1998. Of the 20 total citations, 9 (45%) 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 $9,450.00 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.