JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC. — a logging facility located at 4373 VERMONT ROUTE 12, MONTPELIER, VT 05602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-12-20.
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 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,200.00 is 44% above the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 113310). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 22, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 12, 2014. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,200.00 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.
This facility's $4,200 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 113310 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,576.
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What OSHA violations was JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC. cited for?
JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,200.00. The inspection opened on 2013-12-20.
How much was JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,200.00 against JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC. in MONTPELIER, VT. Average per citation: $1,050.00.
Is JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JOHN ROGERS AND SONS, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Logging facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $4,200.00 is above the industry average.