MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP — a siding contractors facility located at 235 LUDLAM STREET, LOWELL, MA 01850 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $115,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-08-28.
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 2.8 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 $115,850.00 is more than 32.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238170). 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 17 citations spanning 6 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 December 31, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 19, 2026. Of the 17 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 $115,850.00 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 $6,814.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Massachusetts General Contractor Services Corp reveals a profound systemic collapse of fall protection and
This facility's $115,850 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238170 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,579.
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What OSHA violations was MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP cited for?
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP received 17 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $115,850.00. The inspection opened on 2025-08-28.
How much was MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $115,850.00 against MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP in LOWELL, MA. Average per citation: $6,814.71.
Is MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP has a risk score of 41 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 Siding Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $115,850.00 is above the industry average.