KILBURN MILL
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KILBURN MILL — a lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) facility located at 127 WEST RODNEY FRENCH BOULEVARD, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-04-03.
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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,000.00 is 57% above the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531120). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 20, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 22, 2024. Of the 7 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 total proposed penalty of $5,000.00 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 $5,000 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 531120 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,459.
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What OSHA violations was KILBURN MILL cited for?
KILBURN MILL received 7 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-04-03.
How much was KILBURN MILL fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,000.00 against KILBURN MILL in NEW BEDFORD, MA. Average per citation: $714.29.
Is KILBURN MILL a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KILBURN MILL has a risk score of 4 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 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $5,000.00 is above the industry average.