LUIS CAGUANA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LUIS CAGUANA — a roofing contractors facility located at 6 THATCHER ROAD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,262.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-13.
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 2.8 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 $37,262.00 is more than 10.3× 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 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 22, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 29, 2024. Of the 3 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 $37,262.00 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 $12,420.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Luis Caguana reveals a deeply concerning pattern of recidivism regarding fall protection, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. The assessment of
This facility's $37,262 penalty is higher than 98% 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 CAGUANA cited for?
LUIS CAGUANA received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,262.00. The inspection opened on 2024-03-13.
How much was LUIS CAGUANA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,262.00 against LUIS CAGUANA in GLOUCESTER, MA. Average per citation: $12,420.67.
Is LUIS CAGUANA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LUIS CAGUANA has a risk score of 23 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $37,262.00 is above the industry average.