Tier 3 Elevated

MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC.

📍 14 HERVEY TICHON AVENUE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740🏭 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310)📅 2023-10-20
$100,000.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
381
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at 14 HERVEY TICHON AVENUE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-20.

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 $100,000.00 is more than 27.7× 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 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 March 22, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 5 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 per-citation average of $20,000.00 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.

Mohawk Northeast, Inc.’s enforcement record from the New Bedford maritime project reveals a high-gravity intersection

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $100,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,103.

$8,103
State Avg
$100,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.106(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 22, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 22, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1437(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1437(n)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $80,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 22, 2024Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC. cited for?

MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-10-20.

How much was MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $100,000.00 against MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC. in NEW BEDFORD, MA. Average per citation: $20,000.00.

Is MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MOHAWK NORTHEAST, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 $100,000.00 is above the industry average.