Tier 5 Standard

H. CARR & SONS INC.

📍 30 CAMBRIDGE PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-09-06
$18,750.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
322
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H. CARR & SONS INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 30 CAMBRIDGE PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-09-06.

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 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 25, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2002. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $18,750.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against H. Carr & Sons Inc. following the September 2002 inspection reveals a critical breakdown in fall protection protocols specifically related to aerial lift operations.

Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $18,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 25, 2002Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was H. CARR & SONS INC. cited for?

H. CARR & SONS INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,750.00. The inspection opened on 2002-09-06.

How much was H. CARR & SONS INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $18,750.00 against H. CARR & SONS INC. in CAMBRIDGE, MA. Average per citation: $18,750.00.

Is H. CARR & SONS INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, H. CARR & SONS INC. has a risk score of 18 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 $18,750.00 is above the industry average.