HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 221 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON, MA 01949 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,507.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-15.
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.
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 $37,507.00 is more than 10.4× 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 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 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 October 23, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 3, 2019. 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 cumulative penalty of $37,507.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $7,501.40 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Horne Construction Corp. reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental life-safety protocols
This facility's $37,507 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,326.
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What OSHA violations was HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. cited for?
HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,507.00. The inspection opened on 2018-08-15.
How much was HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,507.00 against HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. in MIDDLETON, MA. Average per citation: $7,501.40.
Is HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HORNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. has a risk score of 9 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 $37,507.00 is above the industry average.