KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at MGM ONE MGM WAY, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,868.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-05-11.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $33,868.00 is more than 9.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). 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 11 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 October 30, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 24, 2020. Of the 11 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 $33,868.00 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 $3,078.91 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for KHS&S Contractors at the MGM Springfield project reveals a systemic
This facility's $33,868 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,752.
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What OSHA violations was KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC. cited for?
KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,868.00. The inspection opened on 2018-05-11.
How much was KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,868.00 against KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC. in SPRINGFIELD, MA. Average per citation: $3,078.91.
Is KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KHS&S CONTRACTORS, INC. has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $33,868.00 is above the industry average.