Tier 5 Standard

GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED

📍 155 KING STREET, COHASSET, MA 02025🏭 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (NAICS 236116)📅 2012-01-17
$3,600.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
369
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 155 KING STREET, COHASSET, MA 02025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-01-17.

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 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 $3,600.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236116). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 81th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 April 18, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 23, 2012. Of the 2 total citations, 1 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,600.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $3,600 penalty is higher than 64% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,326.

$4,326
State Avg
$3,600
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 18, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 05Issued: April 18, 2012Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED cited for?

GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,600.00. The inspection opened on 2012-01-17.

How much was GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $3,600.00 against GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED in COHASSET, MA. Average per citation: $1,800.00.

Is GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GY CONSTRUCTION, INCOPORATED has a risk score of 1 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 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,600.00 is below the industry average.