LESSARD BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LESSARD BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at ELM STREET, LEWISTON, ME 04240 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $243,360.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-09.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 $243,360.00 is more than 67.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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. 4 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 June 2, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 15, 2011. Of the 8 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 per-citation average of $30,420.00 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 action against Lessard Brothers Construction reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational life-safety protocols within the roofing industry. The assessment of four separate Willful violations under 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) indicates that the employer demonstrated an intentional indifference or a conscious disregard for fall protection requirements, which are the primary defense against the leading cause of fatalities in residential construction. By issuing multiple Willful counts for the same standard, OSHA signaled that the exposure was not an isolated lapse but a pervasive operational failure across the job site. The legal significance of these Willful designations cannot be overstated; they