LUIS BUSCAN
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LUIS BUSCAN — a roofing contractors facility located at 14-16 FLETCHER STREET, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-05-05.
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 $11,700.00 is more than 3.2× 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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 June 1, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 16, 2010. Of the 15 total citations, 1 (7%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $11,700.00 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 $780.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $11,700 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,953.
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What OSHA violations was LUIS BUSCAN cited for?
LUIS BUSCAN received 15 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,700.00. The inspection opened on 2010-05-05.
How much was LUIS BUSCAN fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $11,700.00 against LUIS BUSCAN in CHELMSFORD, MA. Average per citation: $780.00.
Is LUIS BUSCAN a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LUIS BUSCAN has a risk score of 19 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $11,700.00 is above the industry average.