METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC. — a industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers facility located at 65 UNION AVENUE, SUDBURY, MA 01776 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,655.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-06-04.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $34,655.00 is more than 6.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423830). 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 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 July 31, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 8, 2024. Of the 14 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 $34,655.00 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 $2,475.36 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2014 enforcement action against Methods Machine Tools, Inc. revealed a pervasive
This facility's $34,655 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423830 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,948.
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What OSHA violations was METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC. cited for?
METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,655.00. The inspection opened on 2014-06-04.
How much was METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,655.00 against METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC. in SUDBURY, MA. Average per citation: $2,475.36.
Is METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC. has a risk score of 23 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 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $34,655.00 is above the industry average.