JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at OCEAN STATE DRIVE, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02852 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $39,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-06-26.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $39,300.00 is more than 10.9× 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 RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 28, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 4, 2007. 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 per-citation average of $19,650.00 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 record for John Rocchio Corporation reflects a high-gravity failure to manage the fundamental risks associated with
This facility's $39,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in RI. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,863.
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What OSHA violations was JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION cited for?
JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $39,300.00. The inspection opened on 2007-06-26.
How much was JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $39,300.00 against JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION in NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI. Average per citation: $19,650.00.
Is JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JOHN ROCCHIO CORPORATION has a risk score of 43 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $39,300.00 is above the industry average.