Tier 2 Severe

JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC.

📍 265 SOUTH BROADWAY, SALEM, NH 03079🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2010-06-09
$63,400.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
49/100
Risk Score
421
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 265 SOUTH BROADWAY, SALEM, NH 03079 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $63,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-06-09.

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 $63,400.00 is more than 17.6× 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 NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 December 7, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 13, 2010. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $63,400.00 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 $12,680.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Joseph P. Cardillo & Son, Inc. reveals a high-

Industry Benchmark (NH)

This facility's $63,400 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,900.

$5,900
State Avg
$63,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: December 7, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: December 7, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $31,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 7, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $31,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 7, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 00Issued: December 7, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC. cited for?

JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $63,400.00. The inspection opened on 2010-06-09.

How much was JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $63,400.00 against JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC. in SALEM, NH. Average per citation: $12,680.00.

Is JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, JOSEPH P. CARDILLO & SON, INC. has a risk score of 49 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 $63,400.00 is above the industry average.