Tier 4 Systematic

MIRA INC.

📍 87 RUMFORD AVENUE, WALTHAM, MA 02154🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-05-04
$26,750.00
Total Penalties
54
Citations
30/100
Risk Score
317
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MIRA INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 87 RUMFORD AVENUE, WALTHAM, MA 02154 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 54 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-05-04.

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.

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 54 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 October 27, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 1995. Of the 54 total citations, 15 (28%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,750.00 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 $495.37 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Mira Inc. revealed a pervasive, systemic breakdown of fundamental safety management systems, evidenced by

Citation Matrix — 54 Citations
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(07)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(08)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(02)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 27, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
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 MIRA INC. cited for?

MIRA INC. received 54 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,750.00. The inspection opened on 1994-05-04.

How much was MIRA INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $26,750.00 against MIRA INC. in WALTHAM, MA. Average per citation: $495.37.

Is MIRA INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MIRA INC. has a risk score of 30 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $26,750.00 is above the industry average.