Tier 1 Critical

LUIS QUINDI

📍 45 HIGHLAND AVE, LOWELL, MA 01851🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2016-10-05
$159,343.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
79/100
Risk Score
424
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LUIS QUINDI — a roofing contractors facility located at 45 HIGHLAND AVE, LOWELL, MA 01851 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $159,343.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-10-05.

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 $159,343.00 is more than 44.1× 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 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 2 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. 3 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 March 16, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 23, 2017. 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 $19,917.88 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 profile for Luis Quindi reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational construction safety standards,

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $159,343 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,953.

$6,953
State Avg
$159,343
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(09)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $3,187.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $55,770.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $55,770.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $11,154.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(05)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $11,154.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(k)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $11,154.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $5,577.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(06)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,577.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 16, 2017Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was LUIS QUINDI cited for?

LUIS QUINDI received 8 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $159,343.00. The inspection opened on 2016-10-05.

How much was LUIS QUINDI fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $159,343.00 against LUIS QUINDI in LOWELL, MA. Average per citation: $19,917.88.

Is LUIS QUINDI a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LUIS QUINDI has a risk score of 79 out of 100. 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.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $159,343.00 is above the industry average.