Tier 5 Standard

GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC.

📍 MENDON/UPTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL 90 PLEASANT ST., UPTON, MA 10568🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-05-15
$4,000.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
327
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at MENDON/UPTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL 90 PLEASANT ST., UPTON, MA 10568 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-05-15.

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.

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 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 April 17, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 18, 1997. Of the 6 total citations, 3 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,000.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 15, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(01)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 15, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 17, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(01)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 17, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 17, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 17, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC. cited for?

GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,000.00. The inspection opened on 1997-05-15.

How much was GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,000.00 against GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC. in UPTON, MA. Average per citation: $666.67.

Is GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GRASSESCHI PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $4,000.00 is above the industry average.