Tier 5 Standard

GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, INC.

📍 54 ECHO PLACE #1, WILLISTON, VT 05495🏭 Couriers and Express Delivery Services (NAICS 492110)📅 2020-06-05
$6,908.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
368
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, INC. — a couriers and express delivery services facility located at 54 ECHO PLACE #1, WILLISTON, VT 05495 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,908.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-06-05.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,908.00 is 25% above the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 492110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.

State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 June 30, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2020. Of the 5 total citations, 0 (0%) 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 $6,908.00 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 — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $4,055.00Gravity: 5Issued: June 30, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $2,853.00Gravity: 1Issued: June 30, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: June 30, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: June 30, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: June 30, 2020Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, INC. cited for?

GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,908.00. The inspection opened on 2020-06-05.

How much was GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,908.00 against GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, INC. in WILLISTON, VT. Average per citation: $1,381.60.

Is GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GREEN MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, 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 Couriers and Express Delivery Services facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $6,908.00 is above the industry average.