MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at CONCORD RIVER / ROUTE 3, BILLERICA, MA 01821 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-10-10.
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 $59,000.00 is more than 16.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). 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 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 2, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 7, 2004. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $19,666.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
Modern Continental Construction Company’s enforcement record from the Concord River bridge project reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental life-safety protocols, characterized by a high-gravity willful
This facility's $59,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,103.
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What OSHA violations was MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY cited for?
MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-10-10.
How much was MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,000.00 against MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in BILLERICA, MA. Average per citation: $19,666.67.
Is MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MODERN CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 12 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $59,000.00 is above the industry average.