Tier 5 Standard

MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC.

📍 MUELLER BRIDGE C/O 89 CANAL STREET, SOUTH HADLEY, MA 01075🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-06-23
$30,000.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
25/100
Risk Score
361
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at MUELLER BRIDGE C/O 89 CANAL STREET, SOUTH HADLEY, MA 01075 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-06-23.

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.

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 9 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 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 September 2, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 24, 1997. Of the 9 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 $30,000.00 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 $3,333.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Michael J. Gresh Painting Co., Inc. reveals a profound systemic failure

Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(08)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(12)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(02)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(02)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(02)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Unclassified
Penalty: $18,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,600.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 19, 1997Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC. cited for?

MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,000.00. The inspection opened on 1997-06-23.

How much was MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $30,000.00 against MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC. in SOUTH HADLEY, MA. Average per citation: $3,333.33.

Is MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MICHAEL J. GRESH PAINTING CO, INC. has a risk score of 25 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $30,000.00 is above the industry average.