LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC. — a automobile and other motor vehicle merchant wholesalers facility located at 400 CHARTER WAY, BILLERICA, MA 01822 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $202,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-03-28.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $202,200.00 is more than 39.0× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423110). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 20 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 11 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 November 1, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 2, 2018. Of the 20 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 $202,200.00 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 $10,110.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Lynnway Auto Auction, Inc. reveals a profound systemic failure in fundamental
This facility's $202,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423110 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,493.
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What OSHA violations was LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC. cited for?
LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC. received 20 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $202,200.00. The inspection opened on 2014-03-28.
How much was LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $202,200.00 against LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC. in BILLERICA, MA. Average per citation: $10,110.00.
Is LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 45 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $202,200.00 is above the industry average.