J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at FURNACE BROOK PARKWAY, QUINCY, MA 02170 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-04-02.
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 $22,500.00 is more than 6.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). 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 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 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. 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 July 9, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 21, 2004. Of the 3 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 $22,500.00 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 $7,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
Compliance View:* The Repeat designation suggests a failure in the company's safety management system or a lack of
This facility's $22,500 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,548.
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What OSHA violations was J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED cited for?
J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,500.00. The inspection opened on 2004-04-02.
How much was J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,500.00 against J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED in QUINCY, MA. Average per citation: $7,500.00.
Is J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, J FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS INCORPORATED has a risk score of 20 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $22,500.00 is above the industry average.